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title: "Procurement of Military Performance Analysis and Research Laboratory (MPARL)"
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# Procurement of Military Performance Analysis and Research Laboratory (MPARL)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7ffd870f-f372-40e6-801b-b23d281762f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence Medical Services (DMS), has successfully completed a procurement process for a High-End Military Performance Analysis and Research Laboratory (MPARL). This contract, valued at £884,000, was awarded to Vicon Motion Systems Ltd. The procurement process utilised a tender method, with the contract period commencing on 31 January 2018 and concluding on 31 August 2022. The tender was relevant to the medical software package industry and had a submission deadline that ended on 13 December 2017.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical technology, software development, and related support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in delivering high-performance lab installations, maintenance, and software support would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The focus on advanced biomechanical and physiological assessment systems also opens avenues for partnerships and innovation in healthcare technology and rehabilitation services.

## Notice

The delivery, installation and maintenance of a High-End Military Performance Analysis and Research Laboratory (MPARL), including associated operating software and sustaining upgrade support package, to enable comprehensive biomechanical and physiological assessment of research participants and clinical patients for feedback as part of their treatment and rehabilitation. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Lichfield: Medical software package.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c40f277-a2fd-4821-9d8e-9fade04ecc8e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £884,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £884,000 |
| 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, C&C, DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS) |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VICON MOTION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48180000 - Medical software package

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c40f277-a2fd-4821-9d8e-9fade04ecc8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c40f277-a2fd-4821-9d8e-9fade04ecc8e
  5th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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