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Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)

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

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09 Nov 2020 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), is currently involved in the procurement process for the "Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)" system. This tender is classified under the industry category of training and simulation in military electronic systems and is valued between £5 million and £20 million. The tender period concludes on 31st January 2021, while the contract period is set to commence on 31st March 2022 and lasts until 31st March 2027. The delivery addresses are located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods related to military training systems. Businesses offering innovative solutions in electronic systems and simulation technologies stand to benefit significantly from this procurement. By engaging in this tender, companies could not only secure a substantial contract but also establish long-term relationships with the Ministry of Defence, enhancing their market presence in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)

Notice Description

RTES is a training system that does not require blank ammunition. Initial procurement and support of 5 or more units. Each unit is expected to contain: 60 x electronic blank systems 60 x lasers 60 x sensor suites 3 x AAR systems. RTES is a standalone capability with no requirement to integrate with existing Tactical Engagement Simulation capabilities. RTES capability will allow the Army to train using real weapon systems with simulated weapon effects without the constraint of blank ammunition safety distances and therefore a deployable training system. It will capture data from training to enable measurement and evaluation through after-action review (ARR). The following weapon systems are in scope (these could be subject to change) for RTES: L85A2 and A3, L131A1 General Service Pistol. (Glock 17), L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle, L109 HE/L111 Practice Grenade, L118A3 Sniper Rifle and GPMG. The Authority may wish to order further units, if so, these will be captured as part of the Terms and Conditions as contractual options. Please note that a Request for Information (RFI) has been published in conjunction to this PIN. The RFI has been published under the title "Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)" on Defence Contracts Online (DCO). 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 and simulation in military electronic systems.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e17d0794-17af-424e-a4ca-910dd6dc5479
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a54395-dac2-49ae-a50a-8208b0f38295
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 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
bethany.buxton101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067989346

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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