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715521450 Research into non-invasive assessment of cerebral perfusion in traumatic brain injury using machine learning analysis of continuous trans-cranial Doppler waveforms - a pilot study

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Mar 2026 at 17:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for conducting research on the non-invasive assessment of cerebral perfusion in traumatic brain injury using machine learning. The contract was awarded to King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative falls under the medical education services category and is situated in Lichfield, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a direct method, classified as below threshold without competition, and is currently in the award stage. The contract commenced on 16th February 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. This project is crucial for advancing understanding and management of severe brain injuries, particularly in military contexts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses and institutions specialising in medical research, especially those focusing on machine learning applications in healthcare. Organisations with expertise in health technology and innovation may find this an ideal avenue for collaboration or support roles. Business growth can be fostered through engagement in groundbreaking research that has the potential to impact both military and civilian healthcare settings positively. Large entities with a robust foundation in medical research, like King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, are particularly well-suited to successfully leverage this contract.

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Notice Title

715521450 Research into non-invasive assessment of cerebral perfusion in traumatic brain injury using machine learning analysis of continuous trans-cranial Doppler waveforms - a pilot study

Notice Description

Patients with severe brain injury following trauma are at high risk of death and long-term disability. This is particularly important in military settings where some of the standard elements of management available in developed healthcare systems may not be available. One specific area where management is challenging relates to the detection and treatment of brain swelling that typically follows injury. Failure to act on increased brain swelling can lead to a devastating reduction in brain blood flow and a worse outcome for the patient. This project will look to understand early signals of brain swelling in the waveform by using machine learning technique.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023749-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80320000 - Medical education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,807 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
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

KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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