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Provision of Medical Care Services for Persons in Detention in Sovereing Base Areas in Cyprus

Ministry of Defence · Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Authority is conducting Preliminary Market engagement (PME) to understand the market’s capacity, gather information, ascertain the level of interest and develop the Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the provision of Primary Healthcare Medical Services. This is to be provided for persons in detention in the Sovereign Based Areas including Sovereign Base Area (SBA) Prisoners, persons in Police Custody and Migrants in Cyprus to refine our Procurement strategy. In addition, we are particularly interested in understanding the indicative costs associated with delivering the services detailed in the draft Statement of Requirement (SOR) detailed in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) over a 5-year period. Please provide a cost range per annum for the services detailed. Suppliers shall note that this Pre-Market Engagement Exercise (PME) is not a call for competition and responding to this advert, does not constitute a formal tender or result in the letting of a Contract. This PME process is being utilised to gauge interest and options. The Authority welcomes the opportunity to engage with Suppliers and appreciates your assistance in providing us with your views. However, Suppliers shall note that the Authority must comply with its legal obligations in any ensing proceuremnt exercise. and treat each participant on a level playing field. There will be no commercial advantage from participating in this PME exercise.   CURRENT SITUATION  The SBA currently uses the Ministry of Defence provided primary healthcare services for persons in detention in the SBAs. The Authority is looking to outsource the services detailed in the Statement of Requirement (SOR)/PME documentation. Further information about this PME documentation  can be found in the Defence Sourcing Portal (www.contracts.mod.uk) under reference 715697452. Suppliers who are not currently registered will be required to do so. Any clarification questions regarding this opportunity can be requested immediately by email through the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) or by emailing patricia.barnard113@mod.gov.uk. Final questions must be submitted by no later than 23:59 EET on Monday 10 November 2025. Final date for the Authority to reply to the clarification questions will be Friday 21 November 2025. Please email your final response to the PMEN through the DSP or by emailing patricia.barnard113@mod.gov.uk by Friday 28 November 2025 at 12:59EET

Classification

  • CPV79625000 — Supply services of medical personnel
  • CPV85121000 — Medical practice services

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
715697452
Status
planning
Above Threshold
Yes
Main Procurement Category
services

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026, 23:59

Special regime

defenceSecurity

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
planning

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Ends
30 Apr 2030, 23:59
Starts
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
CY
Country
CY
Country Name
Cyprus

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85121000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Medical practice services
Entry 2
Id
79625000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Supply services of medical personnel

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
066959-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK2
Description
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
marketEngagementNotice
Published
21 Oct 2025, 09:36

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
engagement
Type
engagement
Status
scheduled
Due
17 Nov 2025, 23:59
Description
Further informtion about this exercise can be found in the PME documentation found within the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) at www.contract.mod.uk under reference 715697452

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Name
Ministry of Defence

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
CY
Country
CY
Locality
Episkopi
Postal Code
BF1 2AS
Country Name
Cyprus
Street Address
UK Strat Commercial, Commercial Branch, C Block, HQ British Forces Cyprus

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Patricia Barnard

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Episkopi · CY · BF1 2AS · Cyprus
  • Delivery location · CY · Cyprus

Notice and amendment history

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