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Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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ContractTermination

29 Apr 2026 at 11:46

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02 Mar 2026 at 11:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence relates to the development of a "Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning". This project is situated within the public authority central government industry category and is connected to the UK Commando Force's Winter Deployment taking place in Norway. Although the contract was terminated on 31st March 2026, it highlights the procurement method adopted was direct, below threshold without competitive bidding. The procurement aimed to assess the capability of commercial medical providers in offering Role 1 medical services, including mobile paramedics, within Camp VIKING, Norway. Initially, Iqarus International Limited was awarded the contract, signed on 25th February 2026, with a gross value of £138,000.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services and logistics, particularly those capable of managing mobile medical teams in challenging environments like Norway's winter conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical equipment supply, paramedic services, and facility operation would find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint and demonstrating their capabilities in international settings. Given the project’s focus and location, companies that have experience in supporting military operations or have previously collaborated with defence departments could enhance their portfolios and reputation by participating in similar future tenders.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065f68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039159-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination 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
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 months 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
Terminated

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Additional Buyers

MISSING

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

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