--- title: "Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereing Base Areas in Cyprus" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d060" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d060" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d060.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d060.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-10-21" --- # Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereing Base Areas in Cyprus Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d060 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d060) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d060.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, a central government public authority located in Episkopi, Cyprus, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus". The initiative is classified under the services industry category, primarily focusing on medical practice services and the supply of medical personnel. A preliminary market engagement (PME) is underway to refine the procurement strategy, understand market capacity, and determine interest levels. Key deadlines include the submission of final responses by 28 November 2025. The contract is set to begin on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2030. Interested parties should consult the Defence Sourcing Portal for further specification under reference 715697452. This tender presents a fruitful opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in medical practice services and the provision of medical personnel. The initiative seeks to outsource primary healthcare services for individuals in detention, presenting a substantial five-year contract in a distinctive context. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are familiar with defence and security requirements and have the capacity to deliver comprehensive medical services in Cyprus would find this opportunity advantageous. Engaging in this procurement process enables businesses to leverage existing capabilities while expanding their influence within a government contract framework, potentially leading to significant growth and future prospects within the public sector. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate in the PME to align their services with the procurement requirements and illustrate their capability to handle such critical responsibilities. ## Notice THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to understand the market's capacity, gather information, ascertain the level of interest and develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the provision of Primary Healthcare Medical Services. This is to be provided for persons in detention in the Sovereign Based Areas including Sovereign Base Area (SBA) Prisoners, persons in Police Custody and Migrants in Cyprus to refine our Procurement strategy. In addition, we are particularly interested in understanding the indicative costs associated with delivering the services detailed in the draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) detailed in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) over a 5-year period. Please provide a cost range per annum for the services detailed. Suppliers shall note that this Pre-Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority must comply with its legal obligations in any ensing proceuremnt exercise. and treat each participant on a level playing field. There will be no commercial advantage from participating in this PME exercise. CURRENT SITUATION The SBA currently uses the Ministry of Defence provided primary healthcare services for persons in detention in the SBAs. The Authority is looking to outsource the services detailed in the Statement of Requirement (SOR)/PME documentation. Further information about this PME documentation can be found in the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715697452. Suppliers who are not currently registered will be required to do so. Any clarification questions regarding this opportunity can be requested immediately by email through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or by emailing patricia.barnard113@mod.gov.uk. Final questions must be submitted by no later than 23:59 EET on Monday 10 November 2025. Final date for the Authority to reply to the clarification questions will be Friday 21 November 2025. Please email your final response to the PMEN through the DSP or by emailing patricia.barnard113@mod.gov.uk by Friday 28 November 2025 at 12:59EET ### Planning Information Further informtion about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation found within the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at www.contract.mod.uk under reference 715697452 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066959-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | EPISKOPI | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | BF1 2AS | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 79625000 - Supply services of medical personnel - 85121000 - Medical practice services ## Release History - 21 Oct 2025 at 08:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066959-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066959-2025 21st October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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