# Medicine Management: An Investigation of Fentanyl Heat Expiry Following Exposure to Extreme Temperatures on Military Deployment

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [MINISTRY OF DEFENCE](/buyers/ministry-of-defence/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [King's College London](/suppliers/king-s-college-london/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £19,372
- Tender value: £19,372
- Award date: 27 June 2025
- Published: 8 July 2025
- Contract start: 30 June 2025
- Contract end: 31 December 2028
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3b470e19-df00-4b6e-8d13-1aba9eeb3184-853432
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6bca9880-9d4b-43d7-877e-07af454be505

## Description

This study aims to investigate the stability of Oral transmucosal fentanyl citrate \(OTFC\) lozenges following exposure to real-world environmental conditions in Kenya with deployed troops\. A recommendation paper will disseminate findings to the DMS and medical community, potentially reducing medication wastage and prompting further research into suitable medications under revised policies\. This contract is for the PhD that the student will be undertaking while conducting the above mentioned research\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b470e19-df00-4b6e-8d13-1aba9eeb3184-853432)