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Army Test and Reference capability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based at Army HQ in Andover, is currently seeking contractors for the "Army Test and Reference Capability" procurement. This project aims to support the testing and integration of innovative technologies for land training, and has an estimated contract duration of three years with potential option years. The tender period ends on 1st April 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 2nd May 2022 and conclude on 1st February 2025. The procurement falls under the "Training services in defence and security materials" category, with a yet-to-be-determined procurement method.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that can support technology integration and demonstrate expertise in defence and security training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can provide innovative solutions and foster collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other stakeholders. Businesses that are equipped to supply management services, develop testing policies, or facilitate training relations may find this contract particularly suitable for their growth objectives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Army Test and Reference capability

Notice Description

Army HQ requires a Test and Reference Capability that will support the testing and integration of innovative technology and services for land individual, trade and collective training. This will be a three year contract with option years, delivered as a collaborative capability between Army and industry. The T&RC is envisaged to be an enduring capability, this initial phase will focus on establishing the processes and roles to support the development and delivery of the following three outputs; 1. Management of GFX (Government Furnished assets, equipment and information) - Cataloguing and referencing the current training ecosystem. 2. Test and Acceptance - Develop policy and processes for acceptance in be used by the Army. 3. Engagement - To facilitate interactions between industry, the MoD and international partners. Building positive relationships. Other facts: - T&RC will build on existing resources, to develop the interim capability, centred on re-use of extant services. - It is expected to work closely with Defence Simulation Centre, Land Systems Reference Centre, and the Battle Labs and emerging capabilities such as Defence Synthetic Environment Platform and any future collective training partner. - A permanent presence will be required in Andover at Army HQ, with the ability to travel to current Defence training capabilities when required. - The T&RC supplier will be corporately independent during any future collective training partner design phase and will therefore not be permitted to take part in any future competition for a collective training partner.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54866bf-c46a-48dd-aa94-1e09fe8084f6
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
Other - Procedure type not yet known. Contract start and end dates are estimates.
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 May 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

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