--- title: "712387450 - Marine Simulator Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-08-01" --- # 712387450 - Marine Simulator Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0129a4d4-56e2-414c-a915-30cbfc64c09e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is currently in the planning stage for the "712387450 - Marine Simulator Training" procurement. This tender involves providing periodic marine simulator training for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Qualified Deck, Engine, and Electro-technical officers, as well as vessel familiarisation training for support personnel. The contract is expected to span approximately three years, with no options for extension. Key deadlines include the market engagement end date on 30 August 2024, with questions regarding the Request for Information (RFI) to be submitted by 17 August 2024. The engaged supplier will deliver services primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of “Training simulators,” specifically for military vehicles and warships. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with the MoD. Companies specialising in maritime simulation training, certification, and maritime operations will find this procurement process highly relevant. Participating in this market consultation will enable businesses to offer their expertise, shape the final tender requirements, and potentially secure a long-term contract with the MoD. This proactive market engagement by the MoD underscores its commitment to transparency and collaboration with industry partners, ensuring that the final tender documentation aligns with market capabilities and expectations. ## Notice Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Salvage and Marine Operations (SALMO) Delivery Team (DT) have a requirement for the provision of Marine Simulator Training. This consists of periodic training in a Marine Simulator for Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW) Qualified Deck, Engine and Electro-technical officers as well as vessel familiarisation training for support personnel. The Authority requires a supplier to deliver the training over an approximate 3 year contract (no option years anticipated). This is a market consultation. The purpose is to advise suppliers of the potential DE&S procurement and gain an understanding of the market appetite for supplying these services. This builds on a commitment to engage with the market, by sharing information and seeking input from the market to enable us to develop the final requirement and tender documentation in a fair and transparent manner. To view this notice and questionnaire, please visit: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58522 Potential suppliers may raise questions or seek clarification regarding response to this RFI questionnaire only at any time prior to 17:00hrs (UK time) 30/08/2024. Questions must be submitted via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk. The completed questionnaire should be returned via email to desshipscomrcl-salmo-multiuser@mod.gov.uk by the response deadline of 17:00hrs (UK time) 16/08/2024. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99939f6e-3148-40c6-9492-ec26e4d11403 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles - 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships ## Release History - 1 Aug 2024 at 12:57 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99939f6e-3148-40c6-9492-ec26e4d11403 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99939f6e-3148-40c6-9492-ec26e4d11403 1st August 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/453db26c-fb6f-4c5a-8f6f-7639d8168806 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=58522 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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