Planning

Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue (DSCC)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

14 Jul 2022 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue (DSCC), with an estimated budget of £6 million. This tender falls under the services category, specifically focused on cataloguing services within the defence sector. A Market Interest Day is scheduled for September 2022 to engage potential suppliers, with a future notice expected by November 1, 2022. The delivery is anticipated to take place in the UK, although specific locations have not yet been determined.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in modelling and simulation resources, data management, software services, and related consulting expertise. Companies capable of facilitating interoperability among defence systems and those experienced in providing support for government agencies will be well-positioned to compete. Participating in the Market Interest Day offers a platform for suppliers to discuss requirements and shape the procurement process, potentially leading to fruitful contracts within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue (DSCC)

Notice Description

The Catalogue, as a Registry, provides the ability to readily identify suitable and available Modelling & Simulation (M&S) resources, that also enables/facilitates delivery (where applicable). The Catalogue must be able to connect and interface with similar systems as developed by Other Governmental Departments (OGDs) and Allies to enable wider sharing of resources.

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 Defence Simulation Centre Catalogue (DSCC). The DSCC provides the ability to readily identify suitable and available M&S resources, that also enables/facilitates delivery (where applicable). The Catalogue must be able to connect and interact with similar systems as developed by Other Government Departments (OGDs) and Allies to enable wider sharing of resources. The system must be able to export data in several 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 a Market Interest Day is expected to be held in September 2022 and followed by a Request for Information (RFI) associated with the potential DSCC 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 james.cowley104@mod.gov.uk by xx/xx/20xx

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0351d5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019245-2022
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79995200 - Cataloguing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
James Cowley
Contact Email
james.cowley104@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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