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Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES

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30 Jul 2019 at 10:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Soldier Training and Special Programmes division, which is seeking service providers for the title "Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)" within the military electronic systems industry. The procurement method is a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the tender was awarded on 10th July 2019, with the contract running until 31st March 2030. The minimum contract value is set at £20 million, with a total estimated value of £80 million, and delivery is expected to address locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in military training and simulation services, as well as military electronic systems. Companies with expertise in developing battle simulators and immersive training capabilities would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, given the substantial contract value and potential extensions, it invites participation from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) keen to engage in high-value government contracts, requiring innovation in training technologies for contemporary military operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

Notice Description

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
ocds-b5fd17-d21982dc-553d-4838-bc8a-c63c34472a4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1be74a-cfa8-476c-ae9d-9c0ed069856a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

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
£41,152,105 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jul 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SOLDIER TRAINING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMMES
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FERRANTI TECHNOLOGIES LTD TRADING AS ELBIT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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