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Provision of Echo-cardiogram and Sickle Cell Trait testing for University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) Candidates - Tender Notice

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 10:25

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

29 Sep 2025 at 14:14

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

14 Aug 2025 at 14:12

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Andover, United Kingdom, has concluded a procurement process for the provision of echocardiogram and sickle cell trait testing services aimed at University Officer Training Corps candidates. The contract, awarded to ASG Rescue Ltd, was initiated under an open competition as part of a light-touch regime. The primary location for these medical specialist services is within the UK, and the procurement addresses the health services category. The contract began on 10 October 2025 and is scheduled to end by 9 October 2026, with an optional one-year renewal offered. This particular procurement is significant owing to its associated annual recruiting programme, catering to approximately 2,200 candidates in the 2025/26 recruiting year. The government ensured the tender was conducted with legal regulations as prescribed by UKPGA 2023/54.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical testing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering high-quality, cost-effective health services related to cardiac and sickle cell testing. Given the increasing volume of candidates, the demand for precise and timely medical assessments has grown, providing a pathway to business growth for service providers in the medical field. SMEs with proficiency in medical testing stand an advantageous position, especially those that can meet the diverse needs of a military cadre entrusted with future training assessments. By winning this contract, ASG Rescue Ltd demonstrates how SMEs can successfully leverage government contracts to scale operations within specialised service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Echo-cardiogram and Sickle Cell Trait testing for University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) Candidates - Tender Notice

Notice Description

To meet the needs of the University Officer Training Corps (UOTC) entry medical assessments as part of annual recruiting programme. The UOTC entry medicals are funded outside of the Recruiting Partnership Programme (RPP) contract and UOTC entry medicals require a commercial contract to provide the provisions of Echocardiograms (Echo) for approximately 90 x UOTC candidates and Sickle Cell Trait (SCT) blood testing for 300 candidates annually. As part of UOTC recruiting programme, UOTC Entry Medical Cell (UEMC) delivers entry medicals to circa 1800 university students/candidates annually who are interested in joining the UOTC. Recruiting Year (RY) 2025/26 will see an increase of candidates to circa 2200. The provision of Echo and SCT testing is a crucial part of the entry medical assessment process to confirm the suitability of candidates to join the UOTC.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Option to extend by 1 year

Renewal: Option to extend by 1 year

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0587fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068068-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85121200 - Medical specialist services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£102,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£102,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 9 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASG Rescue Ltd

Further Information

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