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709441451 Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer 3_ CFinder

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

15 Aug 2024 at 12:35

Award Notice
Tender

15 Dec 2023 at 10:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of a Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer to assist trainees in parachute operations. The contract, titled "709441451 Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer 3_ CFinder," falls under the training and simulation industry category for aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. The procurement involved a negotiated procedure without prior publication and was awarded to Pennant International Limited. The contract period starts on 1st August 2024 and ends on 31st July 2026, with the delivery location specified as RAF Brize Norton in the South West of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £378,514.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in designing and maintaining training and simulation systems, particularly those working with defence and aerospace applications. The project is well-suited for SMEs specialising in virtual reality technologies, repair, and maintenance services. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract, spanning two years, provides stable revenue and the potential to build lasting relationships with the Ministry of Defence, thereby fostering business growth and further opportunities within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

709441451 Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer 3_ CFinder

Notice Description

The Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer systems is developed to assist trainees at the initial stages of training of under-canopy training, fault/malfunction recognition and decision making across all disciplines of parachute operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f585bbd1-68d5-467d-853c-5a534ae019b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8449a7-1e67-4548-a4d8-25b7a7f823b4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£378,514 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£378,514 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PENNANT INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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