---
title: "POCUS3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059e23"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# POCUS3

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059e23

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "POCUS3" aimed at researching the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound against the reference standard of CT imaging in critically ill adult patients with polytraumatic injuries. This procurement process, carried out directly without competition, falls under the services industry category focusing on research and experimental development services. The awarded contract, valued at £54,557, was signed on 2nd September 2025 and will run until 31st March 2027. The project is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Lichfield, and was executed by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical research, diagnostic technology, and healthcare services, especially those already engaged in the public sector. Companies experienced in providing expert services for research and development, particularly within the healthcare sector, are ideal contenders for similar future opportunities. Collaborations with government bodies such as the Ministry of Defence can enhance a company’s portfolio and provide a platform for innovation and prestige within the industry.

## Notice

This diagnostic accuracy study will assess ultrasound against a reference standard of CT imaging in a cohort of critically ill adult patients with polytraumatic injuries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058118-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,557 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 12:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058118-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058118-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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