Tender

Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

26 Jul 2023 at 15:36

Tender

07 Feb 2023 at 19:12

TenderUpdate

15 Nov 2022 at 10:50

Planning

19 Oct 2022 at 13:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for Training simulators, with a focus on flight simulators. The tender, currently in the active stage, involves the design, development, and installation of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment at RAF Brize Norton. The tender deadline for submission is set for 6th March 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in flight simulators, training simulators, and ground flying trainers to participate in the competitive procedure with negotiation. The anticipated contract value is between £3,000,000 and £4,000,000, covering a duration of 5 years. Businesses capable of providing tailored solutions for immersive training experiences, incorporating VR technologies, would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities in the defence training industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer

Notice Description

Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment. The TET system will be used to train military paratroopers on the correct method of aircraft exit drills, when deploying from the rear of military aircraft. The TET will require a permanent ground-based facility to allow paratroopers to train repetitively on aircraft tailgate exit drills. It is anticipated that the TET will include a safe and robust training environment to enable trainees to undertake repetitive tailgate exits that reflect the conditions experienced at the rear of military aircraft during live exits, namely, aircraft propeller blast and slipstream. The intention is for this to include the ability to conduct video review and analysis to support trainee feedback and assessment. The Authority are open to the potential establishment of a system which incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) where it can be demonstrated that this meets the key requirement of providing a realistic experience in accordance with the contract requirements. The planned location for the TET System is RAF Brize Norton (subject to relevant siting board approval). Anticipated Contract The anticipated contract is expected to cover the design, development, installation and initial spares/maintenance support for the TET equipment. The anticipated duration of the contract is 5 years, which will cover the completion of all of these activities. The proposed contract will be based upon MOD Standard Terms (Standard Contract 2), with additional conditions appropriate to the contract requirements. This is expected to include specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), social value measures, and a limitation of contractor's liability. The anticipated contract value is between PS3,000,000 and PS4,000,000 and it is the Authority's intention to agree a Firm Price for this contract. However, the Authority will also look to seek feedback from Contractors on the most economically viable method of pricing. Additional information: PQQ Link - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7209594401862C950BE0 Opportunity Listing Link - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51909 Contracts Finder Opportunity: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34 PIN Link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/n

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037706
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021711-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

34741500 - Ground flying trainer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
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
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT
Additional Buyers

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contact Name
Thomas Macklin, Thomas Macklin, attn: Thomas Macklin
Contact Email
thomas.macklin100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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