Award

Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES) Support and Repair and Post Design Services

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

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03 May 2020 at 14:10

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), has awarded a contract for the provision of support and repair services for the Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES). This contract, valued at £61,746,582, is effective from 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2027, with the initial tender period concluding on 31st March 2020. The DFWES is a sophisticated training simulator employed in military exercises, facilitating realistic weapon engagement scenarios for various armoured platforms. The procurement process was classified under the "services" category and involved the bidding company, SAAB AB, based in Sweden.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in military training systems, simulation technology, and logistics support services. Companies with experience in advanced technology solutions and a strong track record in the defence sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Engaging with this contract could allow these businesses to not only expand their client base within government contracts but also enhance their portfolio in high-value defence services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES) Support and Repair and Post Design Services

Notice Description

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, proposes to place with SAAB AB a three-year contract with four one-year option years for the provision of additional Contractor Logistic Support, Support Repair and Post Design Services for Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES). DFWES is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force on-force exercises as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements on vehicles and enables realistic and challenging training. 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 simulators.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f72b2286-ad25-44ae-9d45-e173083ce297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12300dd1-0596-4a26-8bf5-540c06eed522
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£61,746,582 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,746,582 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2027 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, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)
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

SAAB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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