Scope
Reference
714225454
Description
Programme CORTISONE is seeking to integrate a number of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products and services to provide an ecosystem of sub-systems that will constitute future UK Defence Medical Information Services (Med IS). The Programme is entering the Delivery Phase and intends to procure products to deliver a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) solution for Defence Medical Services (DMS) military deployments and operations.
Total value (estimated)
- £4,480,000 excluding VAT
- £5,376,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2033
- Possible extension to 30 November 2038
- 13 years
Description of possible extension:
End of initial period (30/11/2033) an extension may be applied until 30/11/2038 subject to approvals and subject to contract based on PA2023 Sch. 5 para. 7 additional or repeat goods, services or works.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48180000 - Medical software package
- 48170000 - Compliance software package
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 June 2025
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
24 August 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP)
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
20 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 60% |
| Commerical (Price) | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Ministry of Defence Corsham, Westwells Rd.
Corsham
SN13 9NR
United Kingdom
Contact name: Medical Information Services Team (Med-IS)
Email: UKStratComDD-CIS-ASD-MISEngage@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government