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    ContractsMedical Portable Life-Support Systems Research and Development
    Awarded contract

    Medical Portable Life-Support Systems Research and Development

    Awarded
    $555k
    Published 24 Oct 2026

    Develop advanced portable medical monitoring and life-support systems through collaborative research and development efforts.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· LondonPublished 24 Oct 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    $555k
    Published 24 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      $555,005
      CAD
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      London

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TR
      Thornhill Research Inc (Thornhill Medical)
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    24 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This research and development opportunity seeks qualified suppliers to develop innovative portable life-support monitoring systems for medical applications. The project focuses on designing, testing, and refining medical monitoring machines that can be transported and deployed in various healthcare settings. Prospective bidders should have expertise in medical device engineering, portable systems design, biomedical instrumentation, and regulatory compliance for medical equipment. The successful contractor will contribute to advancing portable life-support technology that enhances patient care delivery and emergency medical capabilities.

    Track record

    7 awards · 7 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 7 contracts to 7 suppliers.

    Who wins here
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    Award notice and full record on the publisher's site

    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-078fa8

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