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Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) - **FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY**

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

10 Mar 2021 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is issuing a selective tender for the Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)), aimed at enhancing military training through a computer-based virtual environment. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 80610000 for training and simulation in security equipment. The tender period is set to end on 17th May 2021, with the contract likely to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting four years with two optional extensions. The total estimated value of the contract is £10,000,000, with delivery expected across the UK.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training solutions, simulation technologies, or military services. Firms offering innovative approaches to virtual training environments, particularly those equipped to deliver flexible scenario generation and content integration, would find this tender beneficial for business growth. By engaging in this tender, successful bidders can significantly contribute to military readiness while expanding their market reach within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) - **FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY**

Notice Description

**FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY** . The Training & Simulation System Portfolio (TSSP) team, part of DE&S within the UK MoD, is considering the potential requirement for the provision of a Interim Combined Arms Virtual Trainer (Deployable). ICAVS(D) Will be used to provide teams and junior commanders with a simple, effective computer-based training environment that enables them to carry out tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and command and control (C2), patrolling, counter-IED, ISTAR management and exploitation and mission planning training in a realistic virtual environment. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage, over a period of 4 years plus 2 option years in 1 year increments, a managed service capable of delivering individual, platoon to company level (or service/arm equivalent) collective training across the UK and abroad. It will support a range of environments, equipment and missions types by being flexible in its scenario generation and content integration, exploiting MOD corporate simulation data where practicable. ICAVS(D) will contribute to the preparation of land environment (LE) force elements (FEs) force preparation through provision of exercise design which will provide specific unit exercise scenarios that are pre-scripted and reflect the collective training objectives (CTOs) for each service/arm. At its core ICAVS(D) capability will provide exercises at unit locations, or agreed alternatives, through the provision of training delivery of virtual simulated training utilising CTO and commanding officers direction. After action review (AAR) will provide the facility to deliver a debrief to the training audiences, which will be presented by the unit chain of command with support from the service provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83110f05-065d-403a-9194-e917cdb28089
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 4-5 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
Nick Walton
Contact Email
nicholas.walton103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001687334

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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