Award

CENTRE FOR HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND CONFLICT RESEARCH

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Sep 2022 at 16:24

Tender

14 Apr 2022 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the "CENTRE FOR HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND CONFLICT RESEARCH" to QinetiQ Training and Simulation Ltd. This military research and technology services contract aimed to energise and enhance Army engagement with the conceptual component to ensure informed decision-making and flexibility. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with restricted details. The contract was signed on 13th September 2022 for a value of £1,729,616.02. The location of the procurement is in Andover, UK.

The ongoing "RECONTRACTING OF THE CENTRE FOR HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND CONFLICT RESEARCH" tender by the Ministry of Defence presents business growth opportunities for firms involved in military research and technology. The tender involves supporting Army personnel engagement, historical conflict understanding, and flexibility aspects. The tender, under a selective procurement method, is currently active and is expected to conclude by 19th May 2022. The contract period for this opportunity spans from 21st September 2022 to 20th September 2025, potentially extended up to 2027, providing prospects for long-term business collaborations.

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Notice Title

CENTRE FOR HISTORICAL ANALYSIS AND CONFLICT RESEARCH

Notice Description

The CHACR's updated purpose is to 'energise and assist with the engagement of Army personnel with the Conceptual Component' of the British Army by harnessing its internal intellectual potential to the most appropriate external insights. This will ensure that future Army decisions to develop and employ land power will be founded on the most current and accurate assessments of the operating environment. By energising the Army's engagement with the conceptual component, the CHACR will provide UNDERSTANDING of conflict in its historical and contemporary contexts, and the FLEXIBILITY to adapt to changing circumstances. This contract has been awarded as of 13/09/22

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement can be found within the PQQ and ITT documentation released. The evaluation was done via VFM which is technical + social value / price

Options: 2 option years

Renewal: This contract has two option years taking it up to 2027. Following this it will be looked at whether the requirement needs a relet

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032df4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025715-2022
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
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,729,616 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
20 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Likely at the end of this contract period however, TBC.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Katie Whyte
Contact Email
army-comrcl-procure-proj-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
N/A
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QINETIQ TRAINING AND SIMULATION

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