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Interim Indirect Fires Simulation CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Oct 2023 at 15:17

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision and Support of Battle simulators to Elbit Systems UK. The procurement method was a Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). The contract value is £14,685,391.58, starting on September 13, 2023, and ending on September 12, 2026. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a deadline for tender submissions on February 17, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialised in military electronic systems and training to provide and support battle simulators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for participation due to the competitive nature of the procurement method. The contract requires integration with in-service simulation systems and compliance with DmaSC standards to ensure future system integration, making it attractive for businesses seeking to enhance military training capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Indirect Fires Simulation CAN

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Supply and Support for Battle simulators. Military electronic systems. Training and simulation in military electronic systems. Interim IDFS will bring a capability into service from 2022 to support 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar training. The system shall produce a realistic simulated firing solution, fall of shot and effect within a simulated environment and be able to integrate with in-service simulation systems and based on open architecture and DmaSC compliance, ensure integration with potential future systems. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and manage, over an initial period of 3 years followed by 7 x 1-year options (subject to change) a managed service capable of delivering more effective and better assured Individual, Trade and Collective Training. A change in the quantity of 81mm mortar and/or 105mm artillery equipments may or may not occur throughout the duration of the Contract. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-83d5e4aa-acf0-4b1b-a76b-57ef100cc820
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a41015-75ec-4eb5-84a3-89b48532d4ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35740000 - Battle simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,887,870 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,685,391 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2026 3-4 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELBIT SYSTEMS

Further Information

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