Tender

701695450 - Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer (RAST)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Jan 2022 at 22:45

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20 Dec 2021 at 22:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for the Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer (RAST) contract, aimed at providing software maintenance and repair services, categorised under the services industry. This procurement process is currently at the Tender stage, with submission deadlines set for 17 January 2022. The project has a total contract value of approximately £250,000 for a duration of three years, with options for two one-year extensions. The services are required at MOD Lyneham and RAF Cosford, with training software needed by 21 March 2022 to facilitate student training commencing on 1 April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development, training solutions, or defence services, particularly those capable of delivering commercial off-the-shelf software (COTS) products. Additionally, companies with expertise in providing maintenance and support services for technical systems are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses should be prepared to register on the eTendering portal to express interest and submit their proposals, showcasing their qualifications and experience in delivering similar training and technical solutions.

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Notice Title

701695450 - Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer (RAST)

Notice Description

Amendment to Contract Notice - FTS - 2021/S 000-031843 Clarification added to value of contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0303da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000129-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts

48931000 - Training software package

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
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
Attn: Fox Julia, Julia Fox
Contact Email
julia.fox141@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
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

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