Tender

Weapon Engagement Simulation System (WESS)

CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)

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Tender

31 Jul 2019 at 07:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a Weapon Engagement Simulation System (WESS). This procurement falls under the category of training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. The tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline of 13th September 2019. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2023, with options for two additional extensions, potentially extending the contract to a total of six years. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of simulation technologies and training solutions, particularly those specialising in firearms and ammunition training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially accessible, given the CNC's willingness to engage with a single supplier for this system. Companies with expertise in providing high-fidelity simulation systems and related support services could greatly benefit from this contract, aligning with the needs of both the CNC and potential secondary buyers from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Home Office Forces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Weapon Engagement Simulation System (WESS)

Notice Description

The CNC is looking for one tenderer to be appointed as a provider of a Weapon Engagement Simulation system (WESS). Weapons and equipment will be available to all CNC officers to provide a training capability which enables replication and testing of a realistic Terrorist attach with a high-fidelity. The awarded contract will be made available to the MOD and Home Office Forces. CNC are only seeking to procure and maintain one system and other authorities make no guarantee to procure any systems. The Value has allowed for other forces to Procure should they wish. The Specification is detailed in full in the ITT document and ITT Response Document. There are options to extend this contract in the first instance by 2 years then one further 1 year extension taking this contract to 6 years with final Contract end date of 31/03/2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932803cc-d396-47a0-b18d-9daf35837f23
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABINGDON
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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