Tender

Interim Indirect Fires Simulation 701554451 (TSSP/128) - CF Opportunity

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure services for the "Interim Indirect Fires Simulation 701554451 (TSSP/128) - CF Opportunity" as part of their training capabilities. This contract falls within the military electronic systems category, particularly focusing on battle simulators and training in military electronic systems. The tender is currently within the planning phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 September 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 29 April 2022, running until 28 April 2025, with a total value estimated between £15 million and £50 million, based on competitive procedures with negotiation above the threshold. The delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military training solutions, simulation technologies, and integration services. Companies with expertise in developing advanced training systems that comply with open architecture and DmaSC standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the contract's scale, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and collaboration within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Interim Indirect Fires Simulation 701554451 (TSSP/128) - CF Opportunity

Notice Description

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 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: Original Contract Notice Reference - 2020/S 204-497673 Original Contract Notice URL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dc3770e7-559c-4b3d-8633-9c3ec3112c0a?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00593f60-6516-4eab-ba72-3451e500be91
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

35740000 - Battle simulators

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2025 3-4 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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