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    ContractsPrevention of Peripheral Cold Injuries in UK Armed Forces
    Awarded contract

    Prevention of Peripheral Cold Injuries in UK Armed Forces

    Awarded
    £239.3k
    Published 1 Sept 2026

    Develop prediction and clinical assessment tools to reduce peripheral cold injuries in UK Armed Forces personnel operating in cold environments.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· South EastPublished 1 Sept 2026· 2 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £239.3k
    Published 1 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £239,315
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      South East

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • UP
      UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    1 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The UK Armed Forces increasingly operate in cold environments to support NATO's deterrence operations in the High North and Eastern flank regions. However, cases of peripheral cold injuries among deployed Service Personnel are rising, even during short deployments. This research opportunity aims to address this growing health challenge by developing two key tools: (1) a prediction tool to identify Service Personnel susceptible to cold injuries before deployment, and (2) a clinical assessment tool to enable safe and efficient evaluation of injured personnel for return to cold environments. The successful contractor will conduct laboratory-based research primarily using climate chamber facilities in North Yorkshire to develop these evidence-based solutions. This work will enhance operational capability by reducing cold injury incidents and improving personnel deployability across year-round operations. Procurement value: £239,315.00 (Ex VAT).

    Track record

    10 awards · 10 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 10 contracts to 10 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH1× · 10%
    2. UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL1× · 10%
    3. LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY1× · 10%
    4. Atos IT Services UK Ltd1× · 10%
    5. Breathing and Performance PTY Ltd1× · 10%
    6. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP1× · 10%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-065324

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