Planning

FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) - Contracts Finder PIN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

03 Jun 2024 at 10:56

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service, designed to deliver effective combined collective training exercises for commanders and staff in preparation for contingent operations. The contract is expected to last for five years starting from January 30, 2026. An Industry Day is planned for July 2024 in London for interested businesses. The procurement is classified under 'Training and simulation in military electronic systems' with a value of £70,000,000.

This opportunity, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is suitable for businesses involved in training and simulation in military electronic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is in the planning stage with a future notice date set for July 2024. Businesses across various sectors can register interest in the Industry Day scheduled for July 2024 in London, representing a chance to engage with potential contracting opportunities in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) - Contracts Finder PIN

Notice Description

The FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service is to be designed to deliver effective combined collective training exercises for commanders and staff in preparation for contingent operations in accordance with the Defence Exercise Programme (DXP). The service is to facilitate a level of support for development and delivery by including simulation and fusion doctrine as well as multi-domain integration. Primarily encompassing the five areas of operations: Maritime, Land, Air, Space and Cyberspace. Key deliverables will be Tier 3 & 4, combined Joint Task Force (JTF), computer assisted (CAX), dynamically scripted, command post exercises (CPXs) for Defence within the UK and overseas. A core service contract is expected to be required for a period of five (5) years Additional information: An Industry Day will be held in July 2024 for Industry attendance by registering with TechUK, London. To register see website at https://www.techuk.org/. Tier 3 = Combined/Joint Task Force-level collective training. Tier 3 training prepares a Combined/Joint Task Force for operational employment or a Permanent Joint Operating Base (PJOB) for an operational role. It may be conducted in combined or joint contexts and on a UK, Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO, EU or Coalition Partner framework basis. Tier 4 = Strategic-level training. Tier 4 events prepare the Defence Crisis Management Organisation (DCMO) to manage crises and provide strategic direction for, and conduct of, operations at the Political-Military Strategic level. They may involve Other Government Department (OGD)/Non-Government Organisations, other International Organisations and/or NATO and the EU. The activities detailed in this PIN do not constitute the initiation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. This will be subject to a separate Contract notice. TUPE is likely to apply to this procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10ce6fa-e95d-4b1b-bf55-e69cdb1a9382
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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