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title: "Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065f68"
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# Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065f68

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence relates to the development of a "Short term feasibility report to inform R1 Winter Deployment Medical Planning". This project is situated within the public authority central government industry category and is connected to the UK Commando Force's Winter Deployment taking place in Norway. Although the contract was terminated on 31st March 2026, it highlights the procurement method adopted was direct, below threshold without competitive bidding. The procurement aimed to assess the capability of commercial medical providers in offering Role 1 medical services, including mobile paramedics, within Camp VIKING, Norway. Initially, Iqarus International Limited was awarded the contract, signed on 25th February 2026, with a gross value of £138,000.

This procurement initiative presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical services and logistics, particularly those capable of managing mobile medical teams in challenging environments like Norway's winter conditions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in medical equipment supply, paramedic services, and facility operation would find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint and demonstrating their capabilities in international settings. Given the project’s focus and location, companies that have experience in supporting military operations or have previously collaborated with defence departments could enhance their portfolios and reputation by participating in similar future tenders.

## Notice

The requirement is to deliver a feasibility report into whether a commercial medical provider would be able to provide Role 1 (R1) medical services, mobile paramedics, and the provision of equipment, medications and consumables including routine re-supply to staff and operate a R1 Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within Camp VIKING, Norway, for the duration of UK Commando Force's (UKCF) Winter Deployment (WD). This is essential to determine if contracted medical support would be able to provide all Medical Care to deployed population which would then allow for the re-distribution of MOD medical support to training, operations and readiness commitments in line with UKCF's Campaign Approach in the High North.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039159-2026 |
| Notice type | UK11 - Contract Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £115,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Terminated |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IQARUS INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 11:46 - ContractTermination - UK11 - Contract Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039159-2026
- 2 Mar 2026 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018371-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039159-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018371-2026
  2nd March 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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