Planning

Synthetic Environments Service

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 Jul 2022 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning to initiate a tender for a project titled "Synthetic Environments Service," which falls under the goods category, specifically focused on training software packages. This procurement aims to provide geo-spatial data, environmental data, and 3D models tailored for Modelling & Simulation (M&S) purposes. The total value of the project is approximately £19.8 million, and while the procurement is currently in the planning stage, key dates to note include an Industry Day expected in September 2022 and a future notice date set for 1st November 2022. The project is located in the UK, with further details regarding delivery locations yet to be confirmed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, data management, and defence-related services. Companies well-versed in M&S technology and those capable of providing diverse data solutions, including subject matter expertise, are particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in the forthcoming Request for Information (RFI) and participating in the Market Interest Day will enable potential bidders to gain insights, express their interest, and develop informed proposals that meet the requirements of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

Synthetic Environments Service

Notice Description

Provides Geo-spatial data, environmental data and 3D models optimised for Modelling & Simulation (M&S) usage enabling its management, maintenance, storage, sharing and reuse, with an ability for the service to evolve to cover other types of data specifically for M&S.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is seeking to notify the market of a potential procurement for a Defence Simulation Enablers (DSEn) Programme, which will provide Defence wide access to common Modelling & Simulation (M&S) resources, across all its applications, through a Defence Simulation Centre (DSC) to support coherence and enable reuse, interoperability and Value for Money across the Defence Enterprise. A key element of the DSEn Programme will be a Synthetic Environment Service (SES). The SES generates, manages, maintains, stores and provides Synthetic Environment data and 3D models optimised for M&S usage enabling sharing and reuse, with an ability for the service to evolve to cover other types of data specifically for M&S. The system must be able to import and export data in a number of formats as listed in Def-Stan 03-50. Resources to include (but not limited to): data, models, terrains, subject matter experts (SMEs), standards, processes, services, software, and reference material. Please note that an Industry Day is expected to be held in September 2022 and followed by a Request for Information (RFI) associated with the potential SES procurement on Defence Sourcing Portal. The Authority encourages industry input to the RFI allowing the development of a robust requirement. Additional information: A Market Interest Day will be held at Tech UK head office in London early September 2022. On the day there will be a chance to discuss the requirement further and answer any questions Industry may have. To express your interest to the Market Interest Day please email alex.postlethwaite102@mod.gov.uk by 02/09/2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019244-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48931000 - Training software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Alex Postlethwaite
Contact Email
alex.postlethwaite102@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

Further Information

Notice URLs

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