Tender

Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST)

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

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Tender

23 Nov 2018 at 15:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), has initiated a tender titled "Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST)" aimed at providing operational-level training expertise for joint warfare. This public procurement opportunity is classified under services, specifically focused on training aids and devices, and is located in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 20 December 2018. The contract is anticipated to start in October 2019 and run until January 2026, with the possibility of extensions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in training and simulation services, particularly those offering expertise in military electronic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the procurement method, which involves a selective approach and negotiated procedures. Companies with capabilities in developing training aids, simulation technology, or related services can leverage this opportunity to expand their business within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Command And Staff Training (JCAST)

Notice Description

Joint Command and Staff Training (JCAST) will provide Joint Operational level training expertise to support Joint Warfare (JW) with aspects of the design, planning, preparation, delivery and reporting of Joint Operational training for small and medium scale operations. JCAST will support JW in its remit to help train commanders and staff from all 3 Services and other partner nations, at Tiers 2+, 3 and potentially Tier 4 (small, medium and large scale contingent operations); also supporting the Contingent Capability Requirements and Standards (CCRS) process. The single statement of user need that JCAST will deliver against is: "The User (DJW) requires support to deliver Combined Joint Task Force Exercises in order to prepare Joint Task Force Headquarters for Operations." It is anticipated that the initial contract duration shall run for 4 years from April 2020 until end of March 2024. Also, that the Authority shall have irrevocable options to extend the contract by a further 2 x 1 year until end of March 2026. 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: Training aids and devices.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9d5fc34-b279-4cad-86e9-201029c5aa2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c48eb33-9b34-43a5-9e09-703fbf812b9b
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

39162200 - Training aids and devices

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
23 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2019 - 1 Jan 2026 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
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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