Award

Contract Award Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

19 Nov 2024 at 12:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a selective procurement process through a restricted procedure for contracts in the field of defence and security, specifically related to training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. This process culminated in a contract award on 14th October 2024, with the contract period extending from 14th October 2024 to 13th October 2027. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 19th November 2024, and the procurement exercise was conducted in GBP. This contracting process is part of the services industry category, and it is now at the award stage.

This tender opens various opportunities for businesses specialising in defence training and simulation, particularly those capable of offering advanced firearms and ammunition simulation solutions. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller enterprises to enter or expand within the defence sector. Large scale companies, as evidenced by the participation of suppliers like QinetiQ Training and Simulation Limited, Nautilus International Risk Consultants Limited, D3A Defence Ltd, Calytrix Technologies UK Ltd, and CAE (UK) Plc, are also essential players, emphasizing the need for robust capabilities in delivering extensive and sophisticated training solutions. This contract provides a platform for growth and establishing a strategic foothold in the defence sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract Award Notice

Notice Description

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR CONTRACTS IN THE FIELD OF DEFENCE AND SECURITY

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a56f24d-e410-43ec-aeb3-e95b95a23b30
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e4b90b-4354-41cb-a0ad-c2ae1bc8ed84
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2027 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
darren.corkindale101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

CAE (UK

CALYTRIX TECHNOLOGIES

D3A DEFENCE

NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL RISK CONSULTANTS

QINETIQ TRAINING AND SIMULATION

Further Information

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