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title: "PROVISION OF CADAVERIC FACILITIES AND RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENCE MEDICAL ACADEMY"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0515b0"
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# PROVISION OF CADAVERIC FACILITIES AND RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENCE MEDICAL ACADEMY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0515b0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of cadaveric facilities and resources necessary for the Defence Medical Academy's Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses, located in Lichfield, UK. This process falls under the "Public authority - central government" industry category. The procurement has been completed, transitioning from the tender stage to award and contract signing. Key dates include the contract signing date of 2nd March 2026, with initial contract operations commencing on 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2029. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the University of Bristol. The total estimated contract value, including possible extensions, amounts to £1.6 million including VAT.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in medical training facilities and resources, particularly those equipped to manage anatomical resources under stringent regulations like the Human Tissue Act 2004. Businesses capable of ensuring cyber security according to DEF Stan 05-138 controls will be well-suited. The utilisation of advanced technology and infrastructure—such as high-speed Wi-Fi for remote sessions—underscores the growing demand for tech-savvy solutions providers. Large-scale suppliers possessing the capability to fulfill requirements with precise standards will benefit from the stability and expansion potential within government contracts. The structured framework agreement provides potential options for course delivery expansion, making it attractive for businesses looking to grow within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Authority requires a contract for the provision of facilities for three Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses per annum, with the ability to provide up to two more MOSTT courses per annum. Each course shall accommodate a maximum of 50 participants (6 teams of 5 participants); and 20 faculty. The Supplier shall provide: 1. A guaranteed stable high-speed Wi-Fi connection and the hardware to support external instructors joining sessions virtually. 2. Prepared, maintained and dispose of up to 6 (fresh or thawed from frozen) full human cadavers. 3. Prepared surgical set per cadaveric table that replicates the military Damage Control Surgery operating sets and the neurosurgical operating sets. 4. Receipt of delivery and storage while the course is in progress of military specific equipment from other sites for approximately 5 boxes. 5. A breakout room for delegates to relax and take breaks and receive catering. The Supplier must conform to the Human Tissue Act 2004. Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme, the MoD working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above. More detail can be found in the attached Statement ofRequirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 2 extension periods available of 12 months each. These can be invoked all at once or separately, depending on the requirements at the time. The estimated value of these option years is PS369,600.00 ex VAT. This figure is included in the Total Value Estimated above ex VAT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023699-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £924,000 |
| Lots value | £924,000 |
| Awards value | £1,339,150 |
| Contracts value | £1,339,150 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98390000 - Other services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 16:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023699-2026
- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007708-2026
- 9 Oct 2025 at 11:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063673-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022166-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023699-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007708-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063673-2025
  9th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022166-2025
  16th May 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-1426
  Statement of Requirement

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=9eb786d7-7f8e-4c92-ab63-08ea1451ae24&_ncp=1760008132451.989788-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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