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title: "Medicine Management: An Investigation of Fentanyl Heat Expiry Following Exposure to Extreme Temperatures on Military Deployment"
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# Medicine Management: An Investigation of Fentanyl Heat Expiry Following Exposure to Extreme Temperatures on Military Deployment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bca9880-9d4b-43d7-877e-07af454be505

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence involves a contract titled "Medicine Management: An Investigation of Fentanyl Heat Expiry Following Exposure to Extreme Temperatures on Military Deployment." This falls under the industry category of research and development services, focusing on enhancing medication management. The location of delivery is the United Kingdom, with King's College London identified as the supplier. The procurement method employed is a direct single tender action below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 27th June 2025, with the contract period commencing from 30th June 2025 to 31st December 2028. This procurement process is at the award stage, and it primarily targets academia and large research institutes to participate in vital studies that can significantly impact medical practices in harsh environments. The total contract value is £19,372 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the academic and research sector, particularly for institutions like universities, which can leverage such contracts to expand their research capabilities and influence within the medical research field. The focus on real-world environmental studies in challenging conditions such as military deployments opens pathways for organisations specialising in research under extreme conditions. While the contract value may be modest, it potentially holds broader implications for future research collaborations and policy influence, making it an attractive opportunity for well-resourced research entities aiming to make impactful contributions to military and medical policies. Large-scale organisations, especially those with strong research credentials, are well-suited for this type of contract.

## Notice

This study aims to investigate the stability of Oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate (OTFC) lozenges following exposure to real-world environmental conditions in Kenya with deployed troops. A recommendation paper will disseminate findings to the DMS and medical community, potentially reducing medication wastage and prompting further research into suitable medications under revised policies. This contract is for the PhD that the student will be undertaking while conducting the above mentioned research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b470e19-df00-4b6e-8d13-1aba9eeb3184 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,372 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,372 |
| 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 | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KING'S COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 12:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b470e19-df00-4b6e-8d13-1aba9eeb3184

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b470e19-df00-4b6e-8d13-1aba9eeb3184
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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