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title: "715844472 - PhD Respiratory Requirements and Human-Machine Interaction in ABS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b6a6"
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published: "2026-06-17"
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# 715844472 - PhD Respiratory Requirements and Human-Machine Interaction in ABS

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b6a6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Lichfield, United Kingdom, is the buying organisation for a recently completed public procurement process concerning the development of in-flight physiological data resources. The contract, titled "715844472 - PhD Respiratory Requirements and Human-Machine Interaction in ABS", falls under the services industry category, specifically catering to medical education services. Engaging Kings College London as the supplier, the contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, specifically noted as below threshold and without competition. The award date was 17th June 2026, and the contract commenced on 10th June 2026, scheduled to conclude by 31st May 2030. This procurement is pivotal for updating UK Defence Standards related to future aircraft breathing systems.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the academic and research sector, particularly those specialising in physiological and human-machine interaction studies. Organisations that can offer innovative research and expertise in modern aircraft systems and human physiology will find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The project not only allows for the development of new data but also supports broader applications across defence standards, potentially opening collaborations with governmental bodies and furthering advancements in aerospace and defence technologies.

## Notice

In-flight physiological data is largely derived from 1960s-1980s reports which are no longer representative of modern aircraft, operators or understanding of complex human physiology in this environment. This PhD will provide an accurate and up to date evidence base from which to assess UK Defence Standards and to support design of future aircraft breathing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056960-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,372 |

## 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 | KINGS COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80320000 - Medical education services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2026 at 09:21 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056960-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056960-2026
  17th June 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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