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title: "PROVISION OF OPTIMISING BREAST HEALTH SUPPORT PROJECT"
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# PROVISION OF OPTIMISING BREAST HEALTH SUPPORT PROJECT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f002b027-1cfe-4af6-b0d5-2326a9b126c7

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Optimising Breast Health Support Project" in the research laboratory services industry. The procurement was initiated as a tender and concluded with an active award to the University of Portsmouth Enterprise Limited on 13 October 2020. The contract, valued at £100,765, is expected to run from 13 October 2020 to 30 September 2023. The project aims to determine the functional requirements for optimal breast support during training for female Army recruits, with the delivery taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on research services, particularly those with expertise in health support and ergonomic designs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement particularly accessible, as the evaluation criteria may favour innovation and cost-efficiency. Companies involved in health and wellness, research and development, or product design targeting the military or physical training sectors could leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and contribute to important health initiatives within the Army.

## Notice

There is a requirement for the provision of an Optimising Breast Health Support Project. The purpose of the contract is to determine the functional requirements of optimal breast support in female Army recruits during Phase One training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caab3e9-fe21-4619-961e-089752dabb00 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Informal Competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2020 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,765 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,765 |
| 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 | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH ENTERPRISE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caab3e9-fe21-4619-961e-089752dabb00

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3caab3e9-fe21-4619-961e-089752dabb00
  29th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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