--- title: "Neurophysiology Service to support DPHC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-12-16" --- # Neurophysiology Service to support DPHC Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the provision of a Neurophysiology Service to support Defence rehabilitation. This contract covers a range of neurophysiology investigations such as EEG, EMG, and NCS. The total contract value is £157,500, with a tender period ending on 1st February 2023 and a contract period starting on 13th February 2023 and ending on 12th February 2025. The Ministry of Defence has specified cyber security controls under DEF Stan 05-138 that contractors must adhere to in order to do business. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in hospital and related services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), allowing a broad range of businesses to participate. The contract is suitable for businesses located in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in providing neurophysiology services are encouraged to review the tender details and comply with the specified cyber security controls. ## Notice CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SERVICE The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a neurophysiology service across Defence rehabilitation. The requirement is for up to 160 tests per annum but must be able to surge to 200 if required. This will be performed using an agreed referral proforma via an online electronic health record (EHR) web portal (e.g. Cerner, EPIC), email or paper based. The Contractor shall provide: a. An appointment back to the referring unit within 5 working days of the request being received from the Authority. b. All appointments are to be within 20 working days of the referral being received. c. All test results are to be reviewed by the Contractor within 1 working day of the findings being made available. d. The findings sent back to the referring clinician within 5 working days of the investigation The range of neurophysiology investigations include: a. EEG b. EMG c. NCS d. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) e. Thermal thresholds (TT) f. Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) g. Auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate (Reference: RAR-450786480) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b1e7b2-6adf-4334-826a-c48744b08ec6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £157,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | LICHFIELD | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS14 9PY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Lichfield | | Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay | | Westminster constituency | Tamworth | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85110000 - Hospital and related services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2022 at 16:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b1e7b2-6adf-4334-826a-c48744b08ec6 - 16 Dec 2022 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b1e7b2-6adf-4334-826a-c48744b08ec6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b1e7b2-6adf-4334-826a-c48744b08ec6 16th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/9498928801851BA68E9F Defence Souring Portal Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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