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COMSIM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Nov 2020 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority for this procurement process is the Ministry of Defence (MoD), located in Andover, England. The tender titled "COMSIM" focuses on the industry category of training simulators and has entered the award stage as of 2 January 2020. The total contract value is £141,522.24, and the contract period runs from 2 January 2020 to 3 January 2021. The procurement method used was a direct approach through a single tender action, allowing for a streamlined process given that the tender was below the financial threshold, with a tender period that ended on 16 December 2019.

This opportunity offers substantial potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in providing maintenance services and training for technical simulators. Companies with expertise in telecommunications and defence technology, particularly those adept at systems integration and technical support, would find this tender well-suited to their capabilities. Potential suppliers should be prepared to engage in ongoing maintenance and support under the contract terms to effectively fulfil the requirements outlined by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COMSIM

Notice Description

The LBTA is a cut down Truck Utility Medium (TUM) which is an approved framework into which real BCIP equipment is mounted for training purposes. The ComSim controls the Radio Frequency (RF) emanating from BOWMAN radios and provides a simulated Electro-Magnetic (EM) environment to allow LBTA users to communicate as if they are in the real world. The combination of ComSim and LBTA is known as the ComSim-LBTA classroom. The requirement is to put in place: 1. A maintenance service to existing ComSim-LBTA Classrooms to include: Telephone hotline support (1st Line): during normal working hours (0800 - 1630 hours Monday to Thursday, 0800 - 1230 Friday). Repair (2nd and 3rd Line): maximum 8-hour turnaround during normal working hours (0800 - 1800 hours Monday to Thursday, 0800 - 1230 Friday). Annual maintenance and calibration visits to all installed sites. Including but not limited to: visual inspection of equipment; earth-bonding; examining computer hardware for unauthorised software; test-loading of exercises; validation of configuration settings; noise testing and testing of recording and replay functions; the production of a fully costed list of spares within a proposed spares pool; safe installation of ComSim kit and for conducting the Safety Checks when visiting; assure the training to the T3 candidates. Map conversion service to enable Defence mapping to be used with ComSim Compile and distribute Monthly Virus Updates to all sites. 2. Training Service: Train all instructors on a 2-day complex ComSim-LBTA classroom as appropriate for the site. 3. Design Authority facilities (including maintenance of current Reference Model) to meet Defence's Design Authority obligations. 4. Adhoc Tasks including, but not limited to identifying any shortfall in the existing Spares pool, and highlight when spares are low;

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37d07f95-395d-406f-985d-1bb9bab1889f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13713397-cb2d-4043-8097-2df696998fe4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£141,522 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£141,522 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2020 - 3 Jan 2021 1-2 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DRUMGRANGE

Further Information

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