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Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)

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12 Nov 2020 at 10:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is conducting a tender for the Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES) system, a training solution within the training simulators industry category. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 31 January 2021. The contract is anticipated to span from 31 March 2022 until 31 March 2027 and is expected to have a total value of £20 million, with a minimum value of £5 million. The procurement process aims to acquire and support at least five RTES units, intended for deployment in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training simulation technologies and equipment. Companies with expertise in developing non-blank ammunition systems and those capable of delivering standalone training solutions are particularly well-suited to bid. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, as the framework is favourable for their involvement, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)

Notice Description

RTES is a training system that does not require blank ammunition. Initial procurement and support of 5 or more units. Each unit is expected to contain: 60 x electronic blank systems 60 x lasers 60 x sensor suites 3 x AAR systems. RTES is a standalone capability with no requirement to integrate with existing Tactical Engagement Simulation capabilities. RTES capability will allow the Army to train using real weapon systems with simulated weapon effects without the constraint of blank ammunition safety distances and therefore a deployable training system. It will capture data from training to enable measurement and evaluation through after-action review (ARR). The following weapon systems are in scope (these could be subject to change) for RTES: L85A2 and A3, L131A1 General Service Pistol. (Glock 17), L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle, L109 HE/L111 Practice Grenade, L118A3 Sniper Rifle and GPMG. The Authority may wish to order further units, if so, these will be captured as part of the Terms and Conditions as contractual options. Please note that a Request for Information (RFI) has been published in conjunction to this PIN. The RFI has been published under the title "Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)" on Defence Contracts Online (DCO). Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training simulators.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894e52cd-53fe-4b0f-ac21-f7f4030a9e51
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
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

Notice Documents

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