Award

Supply of Flexipod Clinic

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 12:09

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 11:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority, is conducting a procurement process for the "Supply of Flexipod Clinic" located in Bristol, UK. The procurement falls under the defence and security special regime, with an industry focus on medical equipment. This direct procurement, conducted without competition due to being below the threshold, is now at the award stage, with the contract active as of 28th April 2026. The contract, valued at £960,000, extends from 28th April 2026 to 28th April 2027, with further details available via the Ministry of Defence's official government page.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of medical equipment, particularly those with capacity for large-scale production and equipment delivery. PodTown, a large supplier based in the West Midlands, has been selected as the supplier for this tender, highlighting the preference for established, sizeable businesses capable of fulfilling significant contracts within the defence and security sectors. Companies in medical equipment and associated fields could find similar future opportunities to partner with governmental bodies on substantial projects.

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Notice Title

Supply of Flexipod Clinic

Notice Description

Supply of Flexipod Clinic and associated equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068cb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038554-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 28 Apr 2027 1-2 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PODTOWN

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