Planning

Defence Virtual Simulation 3 (DVS3) - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

21 Apr 2023 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a tender process for Defence Virtual Simulation 3 (DVS3) - RFI. The industry category is Training and simulation in security equipment, with a focus on a simulated environment across defence. The engagement end date is set for June 1, 2023, targeting suppliers capable of providing a virtual simulation tool that supports decision-making, R&D, training, and operations. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, and the buying organisation is located in AbbeyWood, Bristol, United Kingdom.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for SMEs in the training and simulation equipment sector to participate in providing a virtual simulation tool for defence applications. Businesses with expertise in commercial off-the-shelf products and the ability to enhance interoperability of training systems are well-suited to compete. The tender aims to foster value for money solutions while aligning with JSP 939 guidelines, offering growth potential for companies focusing on defence modelling and simulation technologies.

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Notice Title

Defence Virtual Simulation 3 (DVS3) - RFI

Notice Description

5. Defence Virtual Simulation 3 (DVS3) is anticipated to be based on a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) based virtual simulation tool, to be used as widely as possible, promoting what was previously Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence (DMaSC) Policy, now JSP 939, should be the simulated environment used across defence unless a greater value for money option can be sought to fulfil the required capability needs whilst underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal. Additional information: Further information can be found in the link to the DSP Opportunity Listing below:

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-23d0a4ed-2788-44fa-afde-1c581945f9c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93905f52-152d-45aa-8012-fd3e766ac4eb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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