Tender

Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

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

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Tender

21 Oct 2017 at 13:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is conducting a tender process for the project titled "Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)", aimed at developing a comprehensive training capability for Joint Fires operations across various military domains. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on the provision of battle simulators. The tender period is set to end on 11 December 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and extend until 31 March 2030. This opportunity has a total contract value of £80 million, with a minimum value of £20 million, and it encompasses delivery across the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in military training equipment and simulations. Companies that excel in providing advanced technological solutions, immersive training environments, and services tailored for defence applications will find this contract particularly suitable. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also benefit from potential sub-contracting opportunities, thereby enhancing their market presence in the defence sector while contributing to an innovative training regime for the armed forces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)

Notice Description

Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: II.6 Instead of: 11 December 2017 Time: 12:00 Read: 11 December 2017 Time: 12:00 Place of dates to be added: Period of Work start Date Instead of: 03 December 2018 Time: 12:00 Read: 03 December 2018 Time: 12:00 Place of dates to be added: Period of Work end Date Instead of: 01 December 2023 Time: 12:00 Read: 01 December 2023 Time: 12:00 Place of dates to be added: Deadline Date Instead of: 01 June 2018 Time: 12:00 Read: 01 June 2018 Time: 12:00 Other additional information: No further information is required in response to this PIN Amendment. The additional information provided is issued in advance of the Contract Notice to inform the market only. The 'Scheduled date for start of award procedures', similarly the 'Period of Work Start/End date' and 'Deadline date' for tender submission should not be relied upon at this time. This Notice does not commit the Authority to any obligations or future contracting relating to the requirement and any investment or expenditure by suppliers relating to the requirement is at their own expense. The Authority will not provide any indemnity or reimbursement relating to work undertaken relating to the requirement without contract. The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is developing options to provide an immersive Joint Fires training capability in mounted and dismounted roles, across Land, Littoral and Air domains, at individual and collective levels, to achieve greater flexibility and better value for money outcomes. The Army HQ Single Statement of User Need (SSUN) which Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) will deliver against is: 'The user requires an intuitive, accessible and immersive training capability to assist in the delivery of Joint Fires training for contemporary operations at individual and collective levels, in both the mounted and dismounted roles.' Please see Annex B.1 3) for description of the current requirement. This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is an enabler to allow t 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: Battle simulators.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf03149-5a73-4da6-8d4b-2c8e6dbbebfe
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35740000 - Battle simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 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
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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