Tender

Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

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

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Tender

17 Nov 2017 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), is seeking proposals for the "Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)" to enhance military training capabilities. This tender falls within the services sector, particularly focusing on military electronic systems and battle simulators. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th January 2018. The anticipated contract period spans from April 2019 to March 2024, with options to extend for an additional six years, culminating in March 2030. The total estimated value of the contract is £80 million, with a minimum starting value of £20 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in training and simulation services, especially those specialising in military applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method employed is selective with a negotiated procedure. Companies that provide innovative electronic training solutions, battle simulation technologies, and related data storage services will be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, thereby facilitating potential growth in a critical sector of public defence contracting.

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Notice Title

Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

Notice Description

Battle simulators. The Army Headquarters Single Statement of User Need (SSUN) which Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) will deliver against is: 'The user requires an intuitive, accessible and immersive training capability to assist in the delivery of Joint Fires training for contemporary operations at Individual and Collective levels, in both the mounted and dismounted roles.' A summary of the JFST requirement can be found in document "20171106-JFST-DPQQ-Industry Brief-O" as an attached Supporting Document to the DPQQ. It is anticipated that the initial contract duration shall run for 5 years from April 2019 until end of March 2024. Also, that the Authority shall have irrevocable options to extend the contract up to a further 6 years until end of March 2030. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents. 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: Battle simulators.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cead3780-9478-4e6e-bb59-468f49bc542c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

35740000 - Battle simulators

72317000 - Data storage services

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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