Planning

FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

24 May 2024 at 16:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is planning a procurement exercise for the FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service. This service falls under the services category and involves training and simulation in military electronic systems. The planned tender is valued between £50 million to £70 million GBP. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with an e-Tendering system to be used. An Industry Day for interested businesses is scheduled for July 2024 in London, aiding in the preparation for contingent operations in defence and security sectors.

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the training and simulation services sector, particularly those with expertise in defence and security domains. Companies well-versed in delivering combined collective training exercises for maritime, land, air, space, and cyberspace operations would be well-suited to compete for this tender. This opportunity aligns with the Defence Exercise Programme, requiring simulation and fusion doctrine expertise, and offers businesses the chance to contribute to Tier 3 & 4, combined Joint Task Force exercises for Defence in the UK and overseas, ensuring preparedness for operational roles.

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Notice Title

FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training)

Notice Description

The FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service is to be designed to deliver effective combined collective training exercises for commanders and staff in preparation for contingent operations in accordance with the Defence Exercise Programme (DXP). The service is to facilitate a level of support for development and delivery by including simulation and fusion doctrine as well as multi-domain integration. Primarily encompassing the five areas of operations: Maritime, Land, Air, Space and Cyberspace. Key deliverables will be Tier 3 & 4, combined Joint Task Force (JTF), computer assisted (CAX), dynamically scripted, command post exercises (CPXs) for Defence within the UK and overseas. Additional information: An Industry Day will be held in July 2024 for Industry attendance by registering with TechUK, London. To register see website at https://www.techuk.org/. FJCAST is to be in line with JSP822 Defence Training and Education v7.0 Feb 24, Volume 3: Collective Training v3.0 Feb 24 that provides definitions for collective training, such as: Tier 3 = Combined/Joint Task Force-level collective training. Tier 3 training prepares a Combined/Joint Task Force for operational employment or a Permanent Joint Operating Base (PJOB) for an operational role. It may be conducted in combined or joint contexts and on a UK, Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO, EU or Coalition Partner framework basis. Tier 4 = Strategic-level training. Tier 4 events prepare the Defence Crisis Management Organisation (DCMO) to manage crises and provide strategic direction for, and conduct of, operations at the Political-Military Strategic level. They may involve Other Government Department (OGD)/Non-Government Organisations, other International Organisations and/or NATO and the EU. The activities detailed in this PIN do not constitute the initiation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. This will be subject to a separate Contract notice. TUPE is likely to apply to this procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046b8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016540-2024
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

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Nick Walton
Contact Email
nicholas.walton103@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

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