Planning

Army test and reference capability - Collective Training

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

31 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement titled "Army test and reference capability - Collective Training". This is categorised under training services in defence and security materials and will be based in Andover, UK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the aim to establish a Test and Reference Capability for innovative technology integration in military training over a three-year contract, which may include option years. Interested parties can register on the e-Tendering system via the government website, and further details are provided by the respective Ministry of Defence units.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology, training services, and simulation systems. Companies that provide innovative solutions and have a background in collaborative training projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows growth potential through partnerships with the Ministry of Defence and contributions to the evolution of military training capabilities, fostering long-term relationships and access to future projects within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Army test and reference capability - Collective Training

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031163
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002761-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
31 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Maj Kevin Pyper
Contact Email
kevin.pyper978@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

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