Planning

701228377A - Virtual Reality Training System - Prior Information Notice_CF

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Aug 2022 at 10:27

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a planning notice for a tender titled "701228377A - Virtual Reality Training System." The procurement process involves the design, purchase, development, and technical support of a synthetic training system for aircrew and support crew, with contract award estimated in May 2023. The tender is classified under training software package (CPV code: 48931000) and has a contract value of £1,030,000. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England. The expected contract duration is 5 years, starting from May 1, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in training software development and simulation technology to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in designing and developing innovative training solutions are well-suited to participate. The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to deliver a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Training System to enhance the training experience for aircrew and support crew. Interested companies should monitor the release of the DSPCR Contract Notice and associated Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) in September 2022 for further details on how to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701228377A - Virtual Reality Training System - Prior Information Notice_CF

Notice Description

FsAST - VR Loadmaster Training System (VLTS) This is a prior information notice to give suppliers advance notice that the Authority intends to initiate procurement activities for the design, purchase, development and technical support of a synthetic training system for aircrew and support crew (support crew includes mission specific specialists such as Air Movements, Aero-Medical, Air Dispatch, and Parachutist Dispatch personnel) who are heavily involved in several emergency procedures alongside the Air Load Master (ALM). The requirement will require the design, development, installation and support of relevant COTS hardware and software to utilise 3D images of the interior of C17 and A400M aircraft, Containerised Dispatch System (CDS) loads, parachutists and other loads to allow difficult to replicate training to occur. It will also require the development of scenarios that represent both normal delivery of loads and emergency situations, which may include jammed loads / hung-up parachutists, or 'fire & fumes' in the fuselage of the aircraft to allow trainees to practice undertaking the necessary drills and procedures in both real-time and broken down by stages. It is anticipated that the DSPCR Contract Notice and associated Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will be issued in September 2022 with Contract Award estimated to be May 2023. Contract duration is expected to be 5-yrs. Please Note: the above information is indicative only and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right to not launch the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe641a0d-2a11-485c-a8e3-18bc464c7796
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,030,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2028 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 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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