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UK-TIDOS CDN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Dec 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UK-TIDOS CDN" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Lichfield, United Kingdom, focusing on the service category of research consultancy. The goal of this project is to examine the infection-related outcomes among military personnel with deployment-related wounds and to improve data capture methods for future conflicts. This contract has been awarded to University Hospitals Birmingham. The procurement classified under the CPV code 73210000 commenced with an active contract starting on 5 December 2025, and ending on 30 November 2026, with a total value of £39,394.31 GBP. The process employed a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competitive bidding.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations with expertise in research consultancy services, specialised in medical or military health studies. Firms with existing relationships with public authorities or those capable of delivering high-quality research findings pertinent to infectious diseases are well-suited to similar future opportunities. The direct procurement approach favours entities that can demonstrate proven capacity and results in niche fields, providing an advantageous position for experienced businesses aiming to expand their footprint in governmental health research projects.

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Notice Title

UK-TIDOS CDN

Notice Description

Research namely UK Trauma Infectious Diseases Outcome Study (UK-TIDOS). The primary aim of UK-TIDOS is to assess the short- and long-term infection-related outcomes among military personnel with deployment-related wounds. Additionally, the aspiration is to better understand the data availability regarding wound infections and identify where the gaps are, in order to better inform optimal design for future data capture methods for the next conflict.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f954
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084462-2025
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
£39,394 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
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
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

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM

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