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Bioactive Glass Dressings

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2025 at 11:07

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, functioning as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for research consultancy services under the title "Bioactive Glass Dressings." This initiative aims to explore cotton wool-like bioactive glass dressings as a treatment for conflict wounds, falling under the services category in the healthcare industry. The procurement process was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. Key dates include the contract signing on 16th December 2025, with the contract active through to 15th June 2026. Both the buyer and supplier are based in the United Kingdom, with the Ministry of Defence located in Lichfield and Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine in London.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare research, particularly in innovative medical treatments for military applications. Large enterprises with research capabilities in medical science and biotechnology are ideally positioned to provide similar services, given their potential to contribute to pioneering solutions in wound care. Even though the procurement method did not involve open competition, there remains the possibility for future collaborations or contracts through the Ministry of Defence, offering expansion possibilities for businesses focusing on technological advancements in medical research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bioactive Glass Dressings

Notice Description

Research into cotton wool-like bioactive glass dressings as a treatment for conflict wounds.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f78d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083709-2025
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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
alicja.banks116@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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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