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Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) 701575511 (TSSP/134) - CF Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Sep 2021 at 11:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) 701575511 (TSSP/134) - CF Opportunity", which involves the provision of a software enabler for simulation-based activities across Defence. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in training and simulation related to security equipment and military vehicles. The tender was published on 3rd September 2021, and the submission deadline is set for 22nd October 2021. The contract is anticipated to span an initial duration of five years starting from 1st April 2022, with options to extend for a further three years. The budget for this tender ranges from £6 million to £30 million, and the procurement method will be a selective competitive procedure with negotiation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and simulation technology, particularly those offering Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solutions for military applications. Companies that specialise in open standards, such as Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence, and have experience in simulation across various domains, including firearms, military vehicles, and warships, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their market reach in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) 701575511 (TSSP/134) - CF Opportunity

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence for the application of decision support, research and development, training, operations planning and rehearsal; and experimentation. The solution needs to be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and licensed at an unlimited enterprise level, allowing for unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD to enable further development opportunities. In addition, it will need to be interoperable with extant and future simulations through the use of open standards including but not limited to Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence (DMaSC) & Common Image Generator Interface(CIGI). This requirement is for an initial 5 year duration with options to extend for further 3 x 1-years. Additional information: Original Contract Notice Ref: 2021/S 000-002917 Original Contract Notice URL: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638b3a17-c67e-430d-a288-16c9d4bd1201
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
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

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
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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