Planning

Request For Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

20 Aug 2021 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning to conduct a Request For Information (RFI) for the acquisition of a classroom-based desktop rotary wing emulation trainer, classified under training simulators. The RFI aims to explore existing market solutions for this requirement, which could potentially lead to a formal procurement process. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and conclude by 30th November 2024, with an estimated budget of £150,000. Interested parties should note that the deadline for expressing interest will be on 20th August 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training and simulation services, particularly those with expertise in aircraft and military electronic systems. Companies capable of providing innovative training solutions may find this RFI advantageous, as the Ministry of Defence seeks to gather information that could influence future procurement activities. Firms in related fields, especially those with experience in emulation technologies, are encouraged to consider participating in this process to enhance their business prospects within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Request For Information

Notice Description

FsAST - AESE Classroom based desktop rotary wing emulation trainer Additional information: Please note that this is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described below, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5b4dd7-7b53-4b8d-a74d-b5ce0f1d2677
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
Not specified

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

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