Award

705910451 (TSSP/142) - Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effect Simulator (ILT-A) Contractor Logistic Support, Repair and Post Design Services

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Apr 2025 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has awarded a contract titled "705910451 (TSSP/142) - Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effect Simulator (ILT-A) Contractor Logistic Support, Repair and Post Design Services," classified under CPV category 50660000 for repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems. This procurement falls under the defence services industry and is located in Bristol, UK. The procurement stage is classified as Award, and the contract was signed on 19th March 2025. The contract has an initial period of two years with an option to extend for a further three years, amounting to £97,045,304.29 excluding VAT, and includes fixed cost options subject to Variation of Price (VOP).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in defence services, particularly those capable of providing innovative logistic support, repair, and advanced design services for military training systems. Companies with technical expertise in simulating and recording the effects of weapon engagements and integrating vehicle systems for live fire exercises will find this contract particularly lucrative. The negotiated procurement method without publication indicates the necessity for specific technical expertise, making it an ideal opportunity for established defence contractors like Cubic Defence UK, the awarded supplier. Businesses capable of expanding these systems globally into undefined training areas may also find further growth potential.

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Notice Title

705910451 (TSSP/142) - Instrumented Live Training Area Weapons Effect Simulator (ILT-A) Contractor Logistic Support, Repair and Post Design Services

Notice Description

ILT-A enables the simulation of area effects such as fire missions, danger areas like minefields, and permits the tracking and monitoring of participants (players) while dismounted, in vehicles and structures. The system provides man worn and vehicle instrumentation and an engagement capability for lighter weapons, as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements and enables realistic and challenging training. The contract will also allow for further developed instrumentation for Combined Arms Live Fire Exercises (CALFEX) along with potential for future Vehicle Integration. There is also a possibility of expansion of the systems into currently undefined training areas globally. The Contract is for an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend for a further three (3) years. The initial value of the Contract is PS29,593,483.33 ex VAT, and with Costed Options PS97,045,304.29 ex VAT. The Contract contains some fixed cost options which are subject to Variation of Price (VOP) and therefore likely to increase the total value.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04feb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013637-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50660000 - Repair and maintenance services of military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,045,304 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 202511 months 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
SET Commercial, attn: Shauna Buechel
Contact Email
shauna.buechel101@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CUBIC DEFENCE

Further Information

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