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DES URL

Ministry of Defence

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23 Aug 2024 at 11:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entitled "DES URL" is managed by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), specifically the Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) Team. This tender falls under the services category, particularly for training and simulation in military electronic systems, and covers locations in both the UK and Germany. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) securing the contract on 22nd August 2024. The contract involves a three-year term with options for two additional one-year extensions and is valued at £14 million. The contract encompasses Post Design Services and Contractor Logistic Support for the Precision Gunnery Training Equipment (PGTE) and Terrier Training System (TTS) simulators, critical for the UK's military training capabilities.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in military training, simulation technologies, and logistic support services. Given the nature of the contract and its technical challenges, medium-to-large enterprises with expertise in military hardware, software development, and obsolescence management would be well-suited to compete. The engagement of RBSL highlights the need for technical proficiency and prior experience in handling advanced military equipment, making it essential for competing businesses to possess similar specialised capabilities and necessary certifications. The scope for subcontracting also opens avenues for smaller enterprises to participate, contributing to various facets of the project's delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DES URL

Notice Description

Training and support to the Training equipment for the PGTE and TTS simulators

Lot Information

Lot 1

PGTE training systems are used in all phases of training, initial conversion, career progression and annual skills training for Challenger 2 (CR2) crews. The training progresses from Computer Based Training (CBT) through to Part Task Trainers (PTT's) for Driver and Gunner, through to high fidelity simulators for, Driver, Gunner and Loader Training. These simulators are used in developing individual skills and can be used in linked mode allowing CR2 crews to train in platoon level as they would operate the real platform. The PGTE is used by the regiments to achieve a "synthetic pass" in gunnery training and a pre-requisite prior to the live fire training as defined in the Armed Fighting Vehicle Operational Shooting Policy (AOSP). TERRIER is a simulator operating on a motion platform with real time visuals projected on 360-degree screens for simulating the real world. The Mission Crew Trainer (MCT (Full Terrier Crew System)) is used to train crew for Driving and Special to Role (STR) tasks utilising the Front Loader System (FLS) and Excavator Arm System (EAS). It can be operated by the crew heads out or closed-down and in different operating scenarios and conditions. Remote Control Trainer functionality is embedded within the MCT. This enables TERRIER Crewmen to develop the competency to carry out driving and STR tasks in a variety of environmental and ground conditions by remote control.

Options: 2 x 1 year extensions

Procurement Information

The Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to place a three-year follow on contract with an additional 2x1 year option years with Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) (the Contract). The Contract will be for the provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), including obsolescence management for the Precision Gunnery Training Equipment (PGTE) and Terrier Training Simulators. The anticipated contract value of the core requirement is 14M GBP (inclusive of the 2 Option years) exclusive of VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this Contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this Contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. PGTE has been Inservice for 22 years & TTS for 16 years, therefore, there is a challenge of maintaining an ageing equipment. The TTS system needs obsolescence management and upgrades to be built within the life of the contract. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and Design Authority for the PGTE and TTS System, RBSL is the only economic operator with the necessary technical know-how and expertise (including production manuals and drawings) required to perform the Contract. Further, RBSL is the only entity with unrestricted access to the underlying deliverable software and source material without which the requirement cannot be performed.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04936e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027021-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

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
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land

Further Information

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