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title: "DMS INTEND TO AWARD RESEARCH INTO A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF VOLATILE ANAESTHETIC AGENTS WITH INTRAVENOUS SEDATION IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)"
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# DMS INTEND TO AWARD RESEARCH INTO A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF VOLATILE ANAESTHETIC AGENTS WITH INTRAVENOUS SEDATION IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)

Buyer: DEFENCE MEDICAL SERVICES (DMS)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d01d

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## Summary

The Defence Medical Services (DMS) have awarded a contract for research into a randomised controlled trial of volatile anaesthetic agents with intravenous sedation in traumatic brain injury (TBI). The contract was awarded to the Royal Stoke University Hospital for an amount of £263,670.49. This tender falls under the research laboratory services category within the services procurement category. The main procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, with the rationale being the specific requirements of the PhD study conducted by a military student at the University Hospital. The location for the delivery of services is the Royal Stoke University Hospital in Stoke-On-Trent, UK.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory services, research services, and research laboratory services. Businesses that can offer specialised expertise in conducting clinical trials related to traumatic brain injury may find this tender particularly relevant. The Defence Medical Services (DMS) served as the buyer in this procurement process, demonstrating a commitment to advancing medical research in the field of traumatic brain injury. As the contract has been awarded and is currently active, interested businesses should contact the designated commercial officer, Luke Morgan, for further details and potential future opportunities for collaboration.

## Notice

Defence Medical Services intend to award the Intravenous Sedation in Traumatic Brain Injury Contract, otherwise known as TBI, single source contract with an NHS University Teaching Hospital (UHNM). This is required for completion of PHD study as the student is based in this specific site and cannot conduct this research at another site. The trust will be contracted to provide supervision and facilities that will enable the student to conduct the PhD (research) study.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is part of an ongoing four-year PhD study, the military student is conducting a clinical trial with University Hospitals of North Midlands (UHNM), which also forms part of his military clinician duties. These clinical trials will be conducted in years two and three of the PhD. The PhD was endorsed and began in September 22. His PhD is being undertaken with Staffordshire University which is also conveniently placed for the student to maintain both his clinician skills and receive the appropriate academic support. Additional information: The Authority will proceed to enact the single source procedure and engage with the UHNM. Institutions are welcome to enquire by emailing Luke.morgan143@mod.gov.uk this VTN will remain open for 30 calendar days.

### Procurement Information

Defence Medical Services intend to award the Intravenous Sedation in Traumatic Brain Injury Contract, otherwise known as TBI, single source contract with an NHS University Teaching Hospital (UHNM). This is required for completion of PHD study as the student is based in this specific site and cannot conduct this research at another site. The student cannot complete there study outside of the university, nor have they expressed any interest to do so, as this would cancel the progress made towards there PhD.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £263,670 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 | ROYAL STOKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 30 May 2023 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015212-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-medical-services

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