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
- 8 years
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
Enquiry deadline
23 June 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
7 July 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
The PSQ will be completed by suppliers via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) (link to PSQ as follows- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/8944313001977E1F3C2E)
The suppliers selected to tender will submit their tenders via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) (link to DSP as follows https://contracts.mod.uk/).
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% |
| Commercial (Price) | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Participation Stage (Procurement Specific Questionnaire): Requires vendors to demonstrate their experience and capabilities. Link to PSQ here https://contracts.mod.uk/go/8944313001977E1F3C2E
Shortlist vendors: Select vendors who meet the participation criteria.
Invite shortlisted vendors to tender: Provide detailed requirements and invite bids.
Evaluate tenders: Use scoring, presentations, or other methods to assess bids.
Negotiate with the most advantageous vendors: Discuss any outstanding issues or requirements.
Selection and Invitation: Identifying top-scoring tenders and inviting them to submit BAFOs.
BAFO Submission: Selected suppliers submit their final offers.
Award the contract: Publish the contract award notice.
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).
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-IES-MIX-COM-MEDIS@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Organisation type: Public authority - central government