Award

Virtual Trainer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

09 Oct 2024 at 11:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the title "Virtual Trainer," classified under the industry category of "Training and simulation in warships" (CPV 80640000). The procurement method utilised was a restricted tender, with the award stage now completed. The contract, valued at GBP 8,233,859, commenced on 1 October 2024 and will run until 31 December 2028. Deliveries under this contract can be expected in multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 9 October 2024, following its active status on 4 October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in the provision of advanced training and simulation technologies, specifically for military applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria. As the winning bidder, QinetiQ Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Farnborough, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the project's potential for robust industry participation and innovation in military training solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Virtual Trainer

Notice Description

A Contract has been awarded for the delivery of a Virtual Trainer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-745989e0-43a5-408a-a37b-a753b9cd58ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d55327-4d5a-4b57-9d03-1c34776b5497
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
Other - Restricted
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,233,859 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,233,859 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
HARLOW
Postcode
CM17 9NA
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Harlow
Electoral Ward
Church Langley North & Newhall
Westminster Constituency
Harlow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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