Award

MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

25 Jan 2024 at 09:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The 'MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1' contract was awarded to VRAI INTERNATIONAL LTD by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. The procurement involved research and development services related to training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. The contract, valued at £287,000 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold. The contract period spans from January 12, 2024, to May 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on January 8, 2024, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs in the services industry specialising in research, development, and training, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses well-suited to compete would need expertise in data analysis, simulation technology, and tactical training delivery. This procurement can enhance speed to competency and improve MLRS SPLL tactical employment. SMEs that can provide innovative solutions to support MLRS detachment activities within a virtual and live tactical environment are likely to be competitive in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1

Notice Description

AWARDED CONTRACT - This is not a Contract Opportunity, this is a Contract Award Notice. The 'MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1' requirement is to support an MLRS detachment generating data while carrying-out tactical tasks using a cab simulator. The cab simulator will be connected to an instructor and a command post, and will operate in a virtual and Live tactical environment. The data that this activity generates will then be transferred to an analytical engine where it will be captured, stored, analysed and then presented to the instructor in an intuitive manner. This will reduce speed to competency and improve the tactical employment of an MLRS SPLL. The analysis will collect detailed user performance data from a simulated MLRS cab, then present it in a usable format.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f288e22-d45c-45e3-8b99-51ae1e70201e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be6baa9-7bd4-47f1-ae72-83187594c6d3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
12 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VRAI INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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