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title: "715520452 - PhD Research Into Dengue in Defence"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061117"
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# 715520452 - PhD Research Into Dengue in Defence

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061117

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, a central government authority based in Lichfield, United Kingdom, awarded a contract titled "715520452 - PhD Research Into Dengue in Defence" for services in the medical education sector. The procurement process was conducted directly without competition, classifying it as below threshold. This tender is part of the Defence's initiative to enhance its dengue diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, a critical task given the absence of known therapeutics. The contract was awarded to the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, a large organisation in Liverpool, on 9th January 2026, with the project running until 31st August 2028. The final stages of this process, including awarding and contracting, were completed by 28th January 2026, ensuring the timely progression of this significant service contract.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those specialising in medical educational services and research. Institutions and enterprises experienced in clinical, epidemiological, and diagnostic fields related to infectious diseases might find similar opportunities in the future. The partnership with the Ministry of Defence could pave the way for contributing to national security through scientific advancements and innovation, especially for businesses ready to support complex medical research requirements and solutions. This contract exemplifies the potential for collaboration between governmental bodies and academic or research institutions to address pressing healthcare challenges.

## Notice

Presently, Defence holds no dengue diagnostic capability, with prevention and early detection vital as there are no known therapeutics. Through this PhD, Defence will develop clinical, epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic expertise in dengue and arboviruses, a present and future biological threat.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007681-2026 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,850 |

## 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 | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007681-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007681-2026
  28th January 2026 - 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

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