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Project Vulcan (Ground Manouevre Synthetic Trainer) (THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY, IT IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Jun 2021 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE is currently engaged in a selective tendering process for the "Project Vulcan (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)," classified under training and simulation in military electronic systems. This active procurement, with a total estimated value of £200 million, is scheduled to close for submissions on 9 June 2021. The contract is aimed at delivering a comprehensive simulator system for military training purposes, specifically for MIV & CR2 LEP+, and has the potential for two 5-year extensions. The delivery is expected to take place in the UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the defence and training sectors, particularly those specialising in simulation technologies and military training systems. Companies with expertise in innovative technological solutions and those capable of fulfilling the contract's requirements are encouraged to consider participation. Potential bidders should be prepared to detail any intended subcontracts and demonstrate their capabilities to meet the specified training and simulation needs of the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE.

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Notice Title

Project Vulcan (Ground Manouevre Synthetic Trainer) (THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY, IT IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY)

Notice Description

(THIS NOTICE IS FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY, IT IS NOT AN OPPORTUNITY) The Army Headquarters Single Statement of User Need (SSUN) which VULCAN Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer (GMST) will deliver against is: 'VULCAN seeks to establish a comprehensive simulator system to satisfy individual (driver, gunner, commander) and crew training for MIV & CR2 LEP+ and planned, both technically and commercially, to exploit emerging technology and expand to other vehicle fleets over time.'

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b97a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012809-2021
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


CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Bob Wade (THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN OPPOERTUNITY THIS IS FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY)
Contact Email
bob.wade102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7970559998

Buyer Location

Locality
MOD CEDAR 2B,, MAIL POINT #3260,, MOD ABBEYWOOD,, FILTON, 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

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