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Close Air Support Emulation and Training Simulation for 1st Artillery Brigade-For Transparency Purposes only

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Jul 2018 at 14:52

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which sought a contract titled "Close Air Support Emulation and Training Simulation for 1st Artillery Brigade." This tender falls under the industry category of "Training and simulation in security equipment," with a total contract value of £197,000. The contract duration is set for two years, with two optional additional years, and covers the period from 3rd July 2018 to 1st August 2020. The procurement method employed was a selective procedure, and the submission deadline for tenders ended on 30th May 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in the training services sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering simulator training services for military personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises, would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially those specialising in advanced simulators and training technologies. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can open avenues for further contracts in defence and security training, aligning with their ongoing needs for specialised training services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Close Air Support Emulation and Training Simulation for 1st Artillery Brigade-For Transparency Purposes only

Notice Description

Training simulators. Provision of a simulator training service to 1st Artillery Brigade. Contract duration is 2 years with 2 option years. The Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTACs) do not currently have access to a Land Forces specific JTAC accredited simulator that enables them to achieve their mandated currency training requirements. The Contractor will be required to conduct a minimum of 424 training hours per financial year. It is anticipated that a minimum of 104 and a maximum of 140 JTACs will be trained per financial year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e00f05-1e78-43e8-afaf-4a9b10bbcb21
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£197,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£197,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jul 2018 - 1 Aug 2020 2-3 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
BIELEFELD, GERMANY
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERRANTI TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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