--- title: "Request for Information for the Management of a Multi-Partner Military Longitudinal Cohort Research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED" published: "2024-12-20" --- # Request for Information for the Management of a Multi-Partner Military Longitudinal Cohort Research Buyer: BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bbfaf906-6ac1-44b7-89e8-ab22198cd259.json) ## Summary The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the UK, is seeking information for the management of a multi-partner military longitudinal cohort research. This project, which focuses on the design and execution of research and development, aims to address Disease Non-Battle Injuries (DNBIs) within the armed forces. The procurement is in the planning stage, with key engagement ending on 15 November 2024. The research will be conducted at various locations, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. Dstl seeks partners from academic institutions and industry, emphasizing expertise in scientific areas critical to understanding high-priority DNBI issues. This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in health monitoring, environmental stress analysis, and defence technology research. Companies with experience in long-term health data collection, and analysis, as well as those capable of partnering on multi-cohort studies, are well-positioned to benefit. By participating, businesses can contribute to crucial defence research, potentially leading to innovations in early intervention methodologies and health risk mitigation. This initiative not only supports military operational readiness but also provides a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in cutting-edge research and development. ## Notice The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) works within UK defence and security. Dstl is an executive agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) providing expertise and delivering cutting-edge science and technology for the benefit of the nation and allies. This Request for Information (RFI) is not a bidding opportunity but a means by which industry can provide information. No further discussions with industry are planned at this stage. However, any future procurement activity will be advertised in line with public procurement regulations on the Defence Sourcing Portal and Contracts Finder. Disease Non-Battle Injuries (DNBIs) remain a significant cause of morbidity and loss of operational readiness within the armed forces. Therefore, research that focuses on reducing the incidence of DNBIs by enabling the detection, prevention and treatment of injuries caused by Defence occupational, environmental and workplace stressors is a high priority. Monitoring of individuals and collecting data about them and the context in which they find themselves has the potential to provide insight into the risk factors associated with development of DNBIs and thus the ability to intervene early to the benefit of individuals. However, DNBIs are often complex, interconnected conditions. In addition, for several priority DNBIs, patterns and inferences in data will only be discernible with sufficiently long duration of collection to discern trends and supporting contextual evidence. As a result Dstl are looking to implement a multi-year, multi-cohort longitudinal study in human health monitoring. Dstl anticipates, this study will be undertaken in partnership with several organisations (academic institutions, industry) who will each have expertise in specific scientific areas critical to understanding high priority DNBI issues, noting that these my change as the study progresses. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec517ae-40d8-45c5-b2a7-120ebe6ac06a | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRAVOSOLUTION UK LIMITED | | Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | SALISBURY | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP4 0JQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley | | Westminster constituency | Salisbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development ## Release History - 20 Dec 2024 at 14:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec517ae-40d8-45c5-b2a7-120ebe6ac06a - 18 Dec 2024 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec517ae-40d8-45c5-b2a7-120ebe6ac06a - 2 Dec 2024 at 08:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29693c8f-dd75-444c-b5f7-7ae673fa3931 - 19 Nov 2024 at 10:54 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c129fcc2-913b-4e2f-bc7b-4af89b0a5070 - 11 Oct 2024 at 15:13 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac1761c-5f2f-4539-a3bf-50fbd03035e7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ec517ae-40d8-45c5-b2a7-120ebe6ac06a 20th December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29693c8f-dd75-444c-b5f7-7ae673fa3931 2nd December 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c129fcc2-913b-4e2f-bc7b-4af89b0a5070 19th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ac1761c-5f2f-4539-a3bf-50fbd03035e7 11th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5f5af16-366e-4a0e-98cf-5f15c8e9ae97 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bdf31ff-68bf-4a77-a0b9-035f533b6bd5 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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