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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Oct 2023 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of battle simulators and training in military electronic systems to Elbit Systems UK. The procurement method used was selective, negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract value is £21,887,870.44, and it was signed on 13th September 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated this tender to enhance training capabilities for the 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar by integrating realistic simulated firing solutions within a simulated environment.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specializing in military electronic systems and training simulations. Businesses with expertise in producing battle simulators that integrate with existing systems and comply with open architecture standards are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's focus on more effective and assured training methods over a 10-year contract period offers long-term growth potential for suppliers who can meet the specified requirements and provide innovative solutions for individual, trade, and collective training needs.

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Notice Title

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Notice Description

Battle simulators. Military electronic systems. Training and simulation in military electronic systems. Interim IDFS will bring a capability into service from 2022 to support 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar training. The system shall produce a realistic simulated firing solution, fall of shot and effect within a simulated environment and be able to integrate with in-service simulation systems and based on open architecture and DmaSC compliance, ensure integration with potential future systems. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and manage, over an initial period of 3 years followed by 7 x 1-year options (subject to change) a managed service capable of delivering more effective and better assured Individual, Trade and Collective Training. A change in the quantity of 81mm mortar and/or 105mm artillery equipments may or may not occur throughout the duration of the Contract. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here, they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04085a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029440-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

35740000 - Battle simulators

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£21,887,870 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELBIT SYSTEMS

Further Information

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