Planning

VR Training Aid for Large Aircraft Loadmasters - Request For Information

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Nov 2021 at 15:45

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "VR Training Aid for Large Aircraft Loadmasters - Request For Information." This tender falls within the training simulators industry category and covers delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and other territories. A key date for stakeholders to note is the engagement end date, which is set for 20th November 2021. Interested parties should refer to the linked Request for Information document for further details.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technology and training sector, particularly those specialising in virtual reality solutions and simulation technologies. Companies that can provide innovative training aids for loadmaster operations in large aircraft are well-suited to compete. The engagement process allows for early interaction, enabling potential suppliers to align their offerings with the requirements of the Ministry of Defence, thereby fostering business growth and collaboration in this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VR Training Aid for Large Aircraft Loadmasters - Request For Information

Notice Description

The Authority is currently looking for information on a requirement. Please refer to the Request for Information (RFI) document linked with this notice. Additional information: The Authority is currently looking for information on a requirement. Please refer to the Request for Information (RFI) document linked with this notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58d7ac23-adcc-4fbd-8382-873713adc8b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2c333e-2995-45ba-86ac-499ee6070044
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Nov 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
edward.winterbottom505@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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