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Contract for the Provision of Research into Exertional Heat Illness - VAX

Published
Published 1 July 2026

Overview

The Ministry of Defence has awarded Liverpool John Moores University a contract worth £1,282,000 to conduct research into exertional heat illness risk following vaccination in Army trainees. The study will measure thermal strain at 24 and 48 hours post-vaccination under controlled conditions across mild and moderate vaccine groups, building on prior MOD-funded findings of a 3.5× increase in severe heat illness risk post-vaccination to inform operational policy.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct
SME suitable
Yes
Published
1 July 2026

Award outcome

Awarded value
£1,282,000
Award date
20 July 2026
Contract period
12 July 2026 → 31 July 2029
Winner
  • Liverpool John Moores University

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    22 July 2026

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  2. Contract

    1 July 2026

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Awarded: Contract for the Provision of Research into Exertional Heat Illness - VAX — won by Liverpool John Moores University — Skim