Tender

Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

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

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Tender

24 Nov 2017 at 15:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)" within the military electronic systems industry, specifically focusing on battle simulators and training simulation services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submission is set for 18 January 2018. The anticipated contract duration will commence in April 2019, lasting for five years, with potential extensions up to March 2030. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £20 million to £80 million, and it will be executed through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand in the defence and technology sectors. Businesses that specialise in the development of training systems, simulation services, or military electronic systems will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, companies capable of delivering innovative and immersive training solutions are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to engage providers who can meet contemporary operational training needs while ensuring compliance with national security regulations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

Notice Description

Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk Potential Bidders will have the opportunity to ask clarification questions relating to the Contract Notice and DPQQ. The deadline for submission of clarification questions is 12:00, 14th December 2017. The Authority will endeavour to respond to all clarification questions relating to this notice by 20th December 2017. 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.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d411ea-470b-46dd-8197-b15d9e30b6bd
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
24 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jake.palmer134@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067989470

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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