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POCUS3

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Sep 2025 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "POCUS3" aimed at researching the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound against the reference standard of CT imaging in critically ill adult patients with polytraumatic injuries. This procurement process, carried out directly without competition, falls under the services industry category focusing on research and experimental development services. The awarded contract, valued at £54,557, was signed on 2nd September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Lichfield, and was executed by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical research, diagnostic technology, and healthcare services, especially those already engaged in the public sector. Companies experienced in providing expert services for research and development, particularly within the healthcare sector, are ideal contenders for similar future opportunities. Collaborations with government bodies such as the Ministry of Defence can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide a platform for innovation and prestige within the industry.

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Notice Title

POCUS3

Notice Description

This diagnostic accuracy study will assess ultrasound against a reference standard of CT imaging in a cohort of critically ill adult patients with polytraumatic injuries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e23
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058118-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,557 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ana.cotfasa100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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