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ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT)

Ministry of Defence

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16 Mar 2021 at 22:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT), located at Bovington and Lulworth in Dorset, UK. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 April 2021. This contract, valued between £50 million and £90 million, aims to provide comprehensive training and support services within the education and training services industry, particularly in military contexts. Interested suppliers must navigate a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) process, with the authority intending to invite no more than four candidates to tender based on their financial and technical capabilities.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly in military and defence sectors. Businesses with expertise in instructional design, logistics for defence training operations, or the provision of technical maintenance services for armoured vehicles are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations capable of demonstrating robust economic standing and technical proficiency in military training solutions will find this a promising prospect for business growth over the anticipated seven-year contract period.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT)

Notice Description

The ARMOUR Centre Support Contract will deliver an effective and efficient training and support service solution to the ARMOUR Centre located at Bovington and Lulworth. This requirement will encompass delivery of training, maintenance and support services required to enable the outputs pertinent to Defence's reference point for Mounted Close Combat, specialist Dismounted and tactical Communication Information Services, currently provided under an existing contract TMASS2 and new services to address and meet planned and future emerging needs. The services to be delivered are detailed below (see Statement of Requirement (SOR) for further information: a. Provide teaching and instructional services: b. Design, develop and update training packages. c. Provision of stores delivery and accounting services including an Arms store, fuel point and all transport related services. d. Management and operation of an Ammunition Compound. e. Delivery of Physical Training Instruction. f. Level 1 Maintenance of Armoured Vehicles (basic maintenance, to include but not limited to screen wash replacement, tyre changes, etc ) and provision of qualified drivers for the same vehicles. The following anticipated new services may be incorporated into the start or future contract timeline ((dependent on Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) platform programme activity)): a. Provide instruction on the new Ajax family of vehicles. b. Provide instruction on the new Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV). c. Provide instruction on the new variation of Warrior vehicle post capability enhancement programme. d. Provide instruction on the new (enhanced) Challenger 2 vehicles. Quantity or scope: The contract is for a period of 7 years. There are no planned options beyond this period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005367-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80510000 - Specialist training services

80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
WARMINSTER
Postcode
BA12 0DJ
Postcode Area
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Warminster North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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