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title: "Defence Operational Training Capability (Air) Core System & Services (DCS&S)"
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# Defence Operational Training Capability (Air) Core System & Services (DCS&S)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-051e9415-fe7d-4b1d-bd30-a13f1edff288

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence's Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT) focuses on the Defence Operational Training Capability (Air) Core System & Services (DCS&S). This project, classified under the CPV code 80660000 for training and simulation in military electronic systems, is situated in Bristol, United Kingdom. The tender period for submissions has ended as of 31st March 2019, and the awarded contract, valued at £35,686,449, is active until 1st January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the military training and simulation sectors, especially those specialising in electronic systems and data storage services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit by offering innovative solutions or services that support the DOTC(A) Programme's aim for distributed training and interoperability. Companies with expertise in synthetic training technologies and systems are encouraged to explore related opportunities linked to this contract's ongoing delivery phase.

## Notice

The Defence Operational Training Capability (Air) (DOTC(A)) Programme is the MOD's solution to the future of Air centric collective synthetic training. The DOTC(A) Programme aims to establish a series of networked synthetic mission training facilities to support the development and sustainment of the UK's Defence Capability. The DOTC(A) Core System and Service (DCS&S) Project will support the DOTC(A) Programme and enable distributed training by providing a common synthetic environment and a range of training delivery services, which will ensure coherence and interoperability across the DOTC(A) Programme. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training and simulation in aircraft, missiles and spacecraft.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710d885b-331f-4fbf-b33f-f7c060e62be5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,686,449 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,686,449 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT) |
| 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BOEING DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 35700000 - Military electronic systems
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2019 at 09:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710d885b-331f-4fbf-b33f-f7c060e62be5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/710d885b-331f-4fbf-b33f-f7c060e62be5
  17th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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