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title: "Research into Hyperthermia Induced Impairment"
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# Research into Hyperthermia Induced Impairment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-260d5bc2-23a4-4479-bb96-75b375c6f5c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has conducted a public procurement process for research services focused on "Research into Hyperthermia Induced Impairment," awarded to Leeds Beckett University. The procurement falls under the industry category of Research Services (CPV 73110000) and was completed through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 22 July 2024 and the award date on 18 July 2024. The contract is set to commence on 1 October 2024 and conclude on 30 September 2027. This research will be conducted within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for academic institutions and research organisations, especially those specialising in defence, environmental science, or medical research. The study aims to establish a "gold-standard" test to evaluate military-specific dual-task performance under challenging environmental conditions, making it crucial for businesses with expertise in these areas to get involved. Although the procurement was not open to SMEs or VCSEs, large research entities like universities and specialised research institutions stand to benefit greatly from participation in similarly structured tenders in the future.

## Notice

This contract secures a PhD-ship dedicated to an important area in Defence, at a leading research institute, with support from multiple stakeholders operating across the area of environmental threat and beyond. Establishing a "gold-standard" test for military-specific dual-task performance, of the highest scientific excellence, is an essential step in understanding the impact of deployment to challenging environmental conditions, including heat, cold and altitude.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cdee79-5e06-4366-af0d-c0ef464cefef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 14 Aug 2024 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cdee79-5e06-4366-af0d-c0ef464cefef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61cdee79-5e06-4366-af0d-c0ef464cefef
  14th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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