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715844472 - PhD Respiratory Requirements and Human-Machine Interaction in ABS

Ministry of Defence

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:21

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for a recently completed public procurement process concerning the development of in-flight physiological data resources. The contract, titled "715844472 - PhD Respiratory Requirements and Human-Machine Interaction in ABS", falls under the services industry category, specifically catering to medical education services. Engaging Kings College London as the supplier, the contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, specifically noted as below threshold and without competition. The award date was 17th June 2026, and the contract commenced on 10th June 2026, scheduled to conclude by 31st May 2030. This procurement is pivotal for updating UK Defence Standards related to future aircraft breathing systems.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the academic and research sector, particularly those specialising in physiological and human-machine interaction studies. Organisations that can offer innovative research and expertise in modern aircraft systems and human physiology will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The project not only allows for the development of new data but also supports broader applications across defence standards, potentially opening collaborations with governmental bodies and furthering advancements in aerospace and defence technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715844472 - PhD Respiratory Requirements and Human-Machine Interaction in ABS

Notice Description

In-flight physiological data is largely derived from 1960s-1980s reports which are no longer representative of modern aircraft, operators or understanding of complex human physiology in this environment. This PhD will provide an accurate and up to date evidence base from which to assess UK Defence Standards and to support design of future aircraft breathing systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056960-2026
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
£23,372 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
10 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 3-4 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
Postcode Area
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

Kings College London

Further Information

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