Tender

Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer - 701695450

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2021 at 18:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the "Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer," a project aimed at providing a classroom-based desktop training system for helicopter systems. This project, classified under the training simulators category, has a total contract value of £250,000, which includes allowances for optional extensions. The tender process is at the planning stage, with submissions closing on 17 January 2022. The contract is set to begin on 21 March 2022 and will last for three years, with options for two one-year extensions. The service will be required to be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training simulators and related software services. Companies with capabilities in providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) training software, as well as those experienced in software maintenance and support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for a train-the-trainer package also opens avenues for training service providers to partner with or enhance their existing offerings, thereby expanding their market reach within the defence and training sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer - 701695450

Notice Description

Opportunity to take part in tender for: Requirement to provide a classroom-based desk-top trainer that gives trainees a graphical representation of a helicopter systems that the trainee can interact with using virtual test equipment. Corrective and Preventative Maintenance and Support of the software for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 1 year OPTIONAL extensions. A train the trainer package will be required at the start of the contract to ensure trainers and course designers are fully competent in the use of the software. Training software package must be commercial of the shelf (COTS). Requirement must be available by 21 March 2022 so that student training can commence by 1 April 2022. NB. PS250,000 Contract Value is inclusive of 2 x 1 year Optional Extensions. Total Contract Duration shall be 3 years plus 2 x 1 year OPTIONAL Extensions. Link to Opportunity: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52556/detail.si#fh

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39366256-37b3-44bb-8e3d-ff6ebd8cbb03
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

48931000 - Training software package

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2025 3-4 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
Contact Name
Julia Fox
Contact Email
julia.fox141@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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