AwardedAwarded 2 March 2026
Provision of cadaveric facilities and resources in support of the defence medical academy
Ministry of Defence · Central government
In brief
Ministry of Defence awarded this contract to University of Bristol on 2 March 2026.
It is a framework worth up to £924,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2026.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
The Authority requires a contract for the provision of facilities for three Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses per annum, with the ability to provide up to two more MOSTT courses per annum. Each course shall accommodate a maximum of 50 participants (6 teams of 5 participants); and 20 faculty. The Supplier shall provide: 1. A guaranteed stable high-speed Wi-Fi connection and the hardware to support external instructors joining sessions virtually. 2. Prepared, maintained and dispose of up to 6 (fresh or thawed from frozen) full human cadavers. 3. Prepared surgical set per cadaveric table that replicates the military Damage Control Surgery operating sets and the…Read the full description
The Authority requires a contract for the provision of facilities for three Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses per annum, with the ability to provide up to two more MOSTT courses per annum. Each course shall accommodate a maximum of 50 participants (6 teams of 5 participants); and 20 faculty.
The Supplier shall provide:
1. A guaranteed stable high-speed Wi-Fi connection and the hardware to support external instructors joining sessions virtually.
2. Prepared, maintained and dispose of up to 6 (fresh or thawed from frozen) full human cadavers.
3. Prepared surgical set per cadaveric table that replicates the military Damage Control Surgery operating sets and the neurosurgical operating sets.
4. Receipt of delivery and storage while the course is in progress of military specific equipment from other sites for approximately 5 boxes.
5. A breakout room for delegates to relax and take breaks and receive catering.
The Supplier must conform to the Human Tissue Act 2004.
Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government’s Cyber Essentials Scheme, the MoD working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract.
The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.
More detail can be found in the attached Statement ofRequirement.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| University of Bristol 2 bids received | £1,339,150 | 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 |
| University of Bristol 2 bids received | £1,339,150 | Awarded 28 January 2026 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 063673-2025
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 007708-2026
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 023699-2026
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From notice 063673-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 9 October 2025, last updated 16 March 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.