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Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a feasibility report to inform medical planning during the R1 Winter Deployment. This contract, awarded on 2nd March 2026, requires services to be delivered between 25th February and 31st March 2026. The focus is on the provision of Role 1 medical services at Camp Viking in Norway, aligning with the UK Commando Force's strategic deployment plans. The procurement method was direct and conducted below the threshold without competition. This tender falls under the services category, specifically related to the feasibility study sector. The buyer is a public authority in central government, located in Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

This contract represents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services, particularly SMEs like Iqarus International Limited, which has been selected as the supplier. Companies with expertise in providing mobile medical services, medication, and equipment supply for deployment scenarios are ideally suited to participate in similar tenders. The focus on feasibility studies indicates openings for consultancy services that can offer strategic insights into operational readiness and deployment support. Businesses experienced in serving governmental and defence organisations can leverage such contracts to establish long-term relationships and expand their services internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning

Notice Description

The requirement is to deliver a feasibility report into whether a commercial medical provider would be able to provide Role 1 (R1) medical services, mobile paramedics, and the provision of equipment, medications and consumables including routine re-supply to staff and operate a R1 Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within Camp VIKING, Norway, for the duration of UK Commando Force's (UKCF) Winter Deployment (WD). This is essential to determine if contracted medical support would be able to provide all Medical Care to deployed population which would then allow for the re-distribution of MOD medical support to training, operations and readiness commitments in line with UKCF's Campaign Approach in the High North.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018371-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IQARUS INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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