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Award

20 Apr 2022 at 17:07

Tender

12 Feb 2021 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the "Defence Virtual Simulation 2" project aimed at enhancing training capabilities within defence and security. The contract, classified under training services in defence materials, has an estimated overall value of £25,000,000, with an initial award value of £7,199,994 for a core period of five years, potentially extending for a further three years. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender stage in progress and important deadlines including 1 April 2021 for submissions.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in simulation technologies, software development, and defence training solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the authority's consideration of their suitability for the contract. Establishments with experience in providing common interoperable software tools, particularly those that can leverage Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) technology, will be well positioned to compete for this ten-year contract, which seeks to enhance training capabilities across various defence activities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Defence Virtual Simuluation 2

Notice Description

Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use. DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years). The solution is interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant). The solution is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use. DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years). The solution is interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant). The solution is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Additional information: Please note the overall through-life cost for this Contract is anticipated to be PS25,000,000 (in line with the original Contract Notice), this includes potential uptake of priced options. The awarded contract value for the core 5 year duration is PS7,199,994 original Contract Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Options: 3 x 1-year extensions 8 x additional priced options

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0292cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010325-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Additional Buyers

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
Postcode Area
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

Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Ltd

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