Planning

712387450 - Marine Simulator Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

01 Aug 2024 at 12:57

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage for the "712387450 - Marine Simulator Training" procurement. This tender involves providing periodic marine simulator training for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Qualified Deck, Engine, and Electro-technical officers, as well as vessel familiarisation training for support personnel. The contract is expected to span approximately three years, with no options for extension. Key deadlines include the market engagement end date on 30 August 2024, with questions regarding the Request for Information (RFI) to be submitted by 17 August 2024. The engaged supplier will deliver services primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of “Training simulators,” specifically for military vehicles and warships.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with the MoD. Companies specialising in maritime simulation training, certification, and maritime operations will find this procurement process highly relevant. Participating in this market consultation will enable businesses to offer their expertise, shape the final tender requirements, and potentially secure a long-term contract with the MoD. This proactive market engagement by the MoD underscores its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry partners, ensuring that the final tender documentation aligns with market capabilities and expectations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

712387450 - Marine Simulator Training

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of Marine Simulator Training. This consists of periodic training in a Marine Simulator for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Qualified Deck, Engine and Electro-technical officers as well as vessel familiarisation training for support personnel. The Authority requires a supplier to deliver the training over an approximate 3 year contract (no option years anticipated). This is a market consultation. The purpose is to advise suppliers of the potential DE&S procurement and gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58522 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) 30/08/2024. Questions must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) 16/08/2024.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99939f6e-3148-40c6-9492-ec26e4d11403
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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