Planning

Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereing Base Areas in Cyprus

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Oct 2025 at 08:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority located in Episkopi, Cyprus, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus". The initiative is classified under the services industry category, primarily focusing on medical practice services and the supply of medical personnel. A preliminary market engagement (PME) is underway to refine the procurement strategy, understand market capacity, and determine interest levels. Key deadlines include the submission of final responses by 28 November 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2030. Interested parties should consult the Defence Sourcing Portal for further specification under reference 715697452.

This tender presents a fruitful opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in medical practice services and the provision of medical personnel. The initiative seeks to outsource primary healthcare services for individuals in detention, presenting a substantial five-year contract in a distinctive context. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are familiar with defence and security requirements and have the capacity to deliver comprehensive medical services in Cyprus would find this opportunity advantageous. Engaging in this procurement process enables businesses to leverage existing capabilities while expanding their influence within a government contract framework, potentially leading to significant growth and future prospects within the public sector. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate in the PME to align their services with the procurement requirements and illustrate their capability to handle such critical responsibilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereing Base Areas in Cyprus

Notice Description

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to understand the market's capacity, gather information, ascertain the level of interest and develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the provision of Primary Healthcare Medical Services. This is to be provided for persons in detention in the Sovereign Based Areas including Sovereign Base Area (SBA) Prisoners, persons in Police Custody and Migrants in Cyprus to refine our Procurement strategy. In addition, we are particularly interested in understanding the indicative costs associated with delivering the services detailed in the draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) detailed in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) over a 5-year period. Please provide a cost range per annum for the services detailed. Suppliers shall note that this Pre-Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority must comply with its legal obligations in any ensing proceuremnt exercise. and treat each participant on a level playing field. There will be no commercial advantage from participating in this PME exercise. CURRENT SITUATION The SBA currently uses the Ministry of Defence provided primary healthcare services for persons in detention in the SBAs. The Authority is looking to outsource the services detailed in the Statement of Requirement (SOR)/PME documentation. Further information about this PME documentation can be found in the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715697452. Suppliers who are not currently registered will be required to do so. Any clarification questions regarding this opportunity can be requested immediately by email through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or by emailing patricia.barnard113@mod.gov.uk. Final questions must be submitted by no later than 23:59 EET on Monday 10 November 2025. Final date for the Authority to reply to the clarification questions will be Friday 21 November 2025. Please email your final response to the PMEN through the DSP or by emailing patricia.barnard113@mod.gov.uk by Friday 28 November 2025 at 12:59EET

Planning Information

Further informtion about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation found within the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at www.contract.mod.uk under reference 715697452

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d060
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066959-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel

85121000 - Medical practice services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Patricia Barnard
Contact Email
ukstratcom-cmrcl-bfc@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EPISKOPI
Postcode
BF1 2AS
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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