Planning

PA0000003011 - Wargaming Support Technologies RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

06 Mar 2025 at 15:10

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated the planning stage for the contract titled "PA0000003011 - Wargaming Support Technologies RFI" within the research and development services and related consultancy services industry. This process aims to gather information about available tools to support the wargaming process, including design, development, execution, and validation. The focus is on the South West region of the United Kingdom, with an engagement end date set for 28th March 2025. The early engagement notice was published on 6th March 2025, signifying the MoD’s commitment to identifying suitable industry tools for the Defence Wargaming Centre (DWC) and the Integrated Warfare Centre's Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub (DEWH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in research and development services on security and defence materials. By participating in this RFI, businesses can showcase their innovative tools and solutions for wargaming support, potentially leading to further collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in defence experimentation and wargaming are well-positioned to benefit, as the MoD seeks advanced technologies and support methods to enhance their wargaming capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PA0000003011 - Wargaming Support Technologies RFI

Notice Description

Dstl Defence Wargaming Centre (DWC) and the Integrated Warfare Centre's Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub (DEWH) are requesting information from industry to identify the available tools to support the wargaming process ; design, develop, execute and validate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b7db581-3f43-41d2-9eae-f49a0cb6b3ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d30d824-ba26-4b20-8b43-a60d5b4beeae
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Mar 2025Expired
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
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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