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PlumeSMART Tabletop CBRNe Simulation for Exercises

UKHSA

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26 Mar 2025 at 12:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has successfully awarded a contract for a training system called "PlumeSMART Tabletop CBRNe Simulation for Exercises". This procurement falls under the industry category of training software packages. The contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 28 February 2025 and the contract commencing on 24 March 2025, running until 23 March 2030. The project is located in the United Kingdom, with the buyer's office situated at Noble House, 17 Smith Square, London, E14 4PU.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training software and simulation technologies. Businesses that develop interactive training systems and solutions for command officers and survey operative tabletop exercises would be particularly well-suited to compete. The contract value is £21,200, indicating a substantial investment in training enhancements for the buying organisation. Companies like ARGON ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD, which was awarded this contract, demonstrate the growth potential in providing innovative simulation software within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PlumeSMART Tabletop CBRNe Simulation for Exercises

Notice Description

A training system that provides the capability to deliver practical, Command Officer and survey operative tabletop.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3b7e8ab-c442-4910-9a1f-2082e5ad631f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc056ee0-fa2c-4442-a0b3-b49d2256e7c9
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2025 - 23 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
UKHSA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ARGON ELECTRONICS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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