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title: "UK5 - Transparency Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c154"
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# UK5 - Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c154

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a direct award procurement process titled "UK5 - Transparency Notice," focusing on research services in the context of exertional heat illness post-vaccination in Army trainees. This study, lasting from 13th July 2026 to 31st July 2029, aims to quantify thermal strain post-vaccination, crucial for developing operational policies. The procurement process, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, is stationed at DMS Whittington, Lichfield, and involves Liverpool John Moores University as the supplier. The procurement is authorised under exemptions specified in PA23 Schedule 2 and covers a budget of GBP 641,000, with a gross amount of GBP 769,200.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for enterprises aligned with the research services sector. Liverpool John Moores University's involvement underscores the suitability of large-scale research institutions, although the procurement method indicates that opportunities may be limited to specific capable entities due to its direct award nature. Businesses focusing on research and development, or those able to collaborate on government-driven scientific inquiries, are well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, especially those with expertise in developing prototypes for policy-driven research. The project's extended timeline and substantial funding highlight the demand for sustained commitment and capability in delivering high-impact research conclusions.

## Notice

This is a requirement identified by HQ AITC to determine the time-course and magnitude of exertional heat illness (EHI) risk following vaccination in Army trainees. The study will quantify thermal strain at +24 h and +48 h post-vaccination under controlled environmental conditions, across mild (influenza-only) and moderate (common vaccine combination) vaccine groups. This study is a follow on to another MOD funded project delivered by the same university, which first identified a ~3.5x increase in severe EHI risk post vaccination during arduous activity. This follow on study is required to translate that observational risk signal into operational policy with quantified, time resolved risk.

### Procurement Information

Exempt as per PA23 Schedule 2 Subject - Matter Exempted Contracts (including Research and development services at Para 22)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061755-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £641,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061755-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061755-2026
  1st July 2026 - Transparency 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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