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715761462 UK5 Transp CBRN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 May 2026 at 14:55

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08 May 2026 at 14:47

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, overseen by the Ministry of Defence located at DMS Whittington in Lichfield, United Kingdom, has culminated in the award of a contract titled "715761462 UK5 Transp CBRN". This process focused on research within the military research and technology sector, specifically to address and calibrate work-rest schedules to optimise the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for training effectiveness. This direct award contract, under legal basis 2023/54, was initiated due to exemptions in research and development services, and is scheduled to run from 15th April 2026 to 31st August 2029. The procurement stage reached completion with Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine being appointed as the supplier on 8th May 2026.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for entities involved in applied physiology and neuroscience, particularly those focusing on military applications. As a large-scale project awarded to a well-reputed institution like Imperial College, it sets a precedent for similar institutions or businesses specialising in research services to engage in future public procurements within the defence sector. Companies with robust capabilities in innovative military technology development, testing and calibration of performance equipment, and those experienced with government contracts may find prospects for collaboration or subcontracting, thus expanding their market presence and achieving growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715761462 UK5 Transp CBRN

Notice Description

(EHI). To reduce the risk of EHI, maximum PPE wear-time is regulated by work-rest schedules, which are adjusted according to work rate and weather conditions. Currently, the work-rest schedules are thought to be too conservative, preventing 28 ENG from training effectively. This 3-year applied physiology-neuroscience project aims to calibrate the current work-rest schedules.

Procurement Information

As per PA23 Schedule 2 Subject - Matter Exempted Contracts (including Research and development services at Para 22)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069500
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042673-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£283,228 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£283,228 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
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

IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE

Further Information

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