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title: "Optimisation of a Thorax Model"
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# Optimisation of a Thorax Model

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e37e708f-b3dc-4dd5-adcb-069357b55205

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a research contract titled "Optimisation of a Thorax Model" to Imperial College London Limited. The contract, classified under research services, involved conducting an experimental assessment of damage from fragment simulating projectiles. The contract, with a value of £52,734.5 GBP, was procured through a direct single tender action. The contract period started on October 1, 2020, and ended on October 31, 2022, with the tender period closing on September 30, 2019, at a location with postal code SW7 2AZ in England.

This tender awarded by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in research services within the medical field. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable for participation. The contract represents a completed procurement stage, providing potential vendors with insights into successful tender processes and the type of contracts being awarded by the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with expertise in experimental assessments and medical research would be well-suited to engage with similar future tenders.

## Notice

Research Contract to conduct an experimental assessment of damage from fragment simulating projectiles (FSP's) penetrating organs comprising essential medical coverage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a44c07-5323-4bdc-b83e-4ea835566808 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,734 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,734 |
| 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 | IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2023 at 15:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a44c07-5323-4bdc-b83e-4ea835566808

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01a44c07-5323-4bdc-b83e-4ea835566808
  4th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0d00152e-59a3-4226-b05f-49aa47e7ff1c
  Redacted Contract

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