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Post Design, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset

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

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Award

20 Jul 2020 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Post Design, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset," initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) based in Bristol, UK. The contract, classified under "Training software development services," has a contractual value of £15,000,000 and spans from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2027. The tender stage has been completed, with the award published on 20 July 2020, following a tender period that ended on 14 July 2020.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses engaged in software development, simulation systems, or technical support services, particularly those with experience in defence or training applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this contract as a means to expand their operational capabilities, especially given the potential for ongoing support and development in partnership with a major government body. As the contract is set to continue for several years, firms can build long-term relationships beneficial for future growth in the sector.

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Notice Title

Post Design, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset

Notice Description

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a two-year contract (with four one-year option years) with SimFront Simulation Systems Corporation. The contract would be for the provision of Post Design Services, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset. VCCI is a key interface between several systems in the Command and Staff Trainer (CAST) project. CAST represents a synthetic training system which facilitates Collective Training (CT) from levels 4 to 6, representing higher formation battle training for commanders and their staff, enabling planning and execution of operations within a simulated virtual environment at 3 (three) MOD sites (Catterick and Warminster, UK, and Sennelager, Germany). 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 software development services.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04353fba-71d3-4416-9f78-f2a7121bbaae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72212931 - Training software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMFRONT SIMULATION SYSTEMS

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