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Provision of Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)

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12 Dec 2019 at 15:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2)" to enhance military training capabilities through a sophisticated software solution. This procurement process falls under the services category, notably in the sector of training and simulation for military applications, with a budget ranging from £6 million to £10 million. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions accepted until 31 March 2022, and the contract expected to run from 31 March 2022 to 30 March 2026. The tender is open to suppliers capable of meeting the interoperability and performance requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence in locations throughout the United Kingdom and other British territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence simulation technologies, software development, and systems integration. Companies with experience in creating interoperable simulation systems that comply with open standards will be particularly well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, organisations aiming to enhance training methodologies within military and allied sectors should consider pursuing this opportunity, as the project will not only require advanced technical capabilities but will also open pathways for long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence over the proposed ten-year period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2)

Notice Description

The Training & Simulation System Programme (TSSP) team, part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), is considering the potential requirement for the provision of a Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2) to provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Should, following completion of the market sounding exercise, the MoD wish to take forward the potential requirement then it will be expected that the preferred supplier would be able to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage, over a period of up to 10 years, a solution capable of operating on standard Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) hardware. In more detail, the solution will: * Be proven. * Be capable of supporting end-to-end training events through an After-Action Review (AAR) tool and a real-time mission editor. * Be interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards. * Import and export content in open standards. The solution will be COTS that will be licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Interoperability with Allied nations is also highly desirable. The primary purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to contribute towards the ongoing market sounding exercising being undertaken by TSSP in support of the proposed requirement. Any interested party wishing to register their specific interest and capability in the proposed requirement should do so in writing using the points of contact referred to within this advertisement. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training and simulation in military vehicles.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dccdc49-0a57-4590-bc6d-6fcb42469675
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2026 4-5 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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