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title: "Blood Flow Restriction (BFR Northumbria)"
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# Blood Flow Restriction (BFR Northumbria)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68a14157-5dc0-4f8c-ab3f-395fa11c3211

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Northumbria University Services Limited for a research project titled "Blood Flow Restriction (BFR Northumbria)". The project involves a PhD research study into Blood Flow Restriction aimed at identifying optimal pain inhibition responses, exploring pain responses to various BFR combinations, and studying pain cross-transfer effects for rehabilitation purposes. The contract, valued at £29,500 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period is set to start on February 1, 2023, and end on January 31, 2026, with a tender period ending on October 1, 2022.

This research project offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those involved in research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations could find this tender suited to their capabilities. The project's focus on exploring pain responses and rehabilitation solutions presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in research services or healthcare to contribute towards innovative solutions and potentially expand their market presence in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

PhD research study into Blood Flow Restriction with the University of Northumbria. This study has the following main aims and objectives: Identify what limb occlusion pressure elicits the most favourable pain inhibition response and monitor the time-course of the analgesic response so that the clinician can better manage the patients rehabilitation timetable. Identify which BFR combination elicits the most favourable pain response. Examples include passive rest, walking on a treadmill, cycling, knee-extension) Explore the cross-transfer effect of pain using BFR on the contralateral limb (for example, prescribing BFR exercise on the left limb if the injury is on the right limb). A potential rehabilitation solution for individuals with chronic pain treated at DMRC Stanford Hall.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d1760-73bb-4fd7-ac1e-32d94a611c0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,500 |
| 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 | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4DW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d1760-73bb-4fd7-ac1e-32d94a611c0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/846d1760-73bb-4fd7-ac1e-32d94a611c0b
  16th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0c39812-80a7-4fa3-9b1e-65840bd69502
  Signed redacted contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/619aedc0-54e8-4535-844f-f627c60394e0
  Signed redacted contract

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