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CLS and PDS for Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)

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

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Tender

18 Apr 2017 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The tender for the Command and Staff Trainer (CAST), valued at £4,954,207, is being issued by the Ministry of Defence's Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) based in Bristol, England. This procurement, categorised under training simulators, is currently in the active phase and seeks to deliver services related to collective military training. The contract period is set to commence from 2nd April 2016 and is due to conclude by 31st March 2018. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period concluded on 1st April 2016, with key documentation available through Contracts Finder.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training simulation technologies, particularly those focused on military and defence sectors. Companies capable of providing advanced simulation solutions that enhance operational command and control training for military formations would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. Additionally, firms with experience collaborating with governmental organisations in the UK could leverage their existing knowledge to enhance their bids for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

CLS and PDS for Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)

Notice Description

Command And Staff Trainer (CAST) provides training at collective training level 4 to 7. CAST allows training of commanders and their HQ staff from Battle group to Division formations in operational command and control procedures. The current CAST system utilises the Advanced Battlespace computer simulation (ABACUS) in conjunction with other supporting software co-owned by the MOD and DND (VCCI, SIMSPEAK). 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 simulators.'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c45d9a6f-c429-4694-8e8a-2c03f2f01bb5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ede96a-3e49-4aa8-a3bb-cd1afb1ee834
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,954,207 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jess.coombes101@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+443067988080

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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