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title: "PA0000003011 - Wargaming Support Technologies RFI"
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# PA0000003011 - Wargaming Support Technologies RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b7db581-3f43-41d2-9eae-f49a0cb6b3ec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated the planning stage for the contract titled "PA0000003011 - Wargaming Support Technologies RFI" within the research and development services and related consultancy services industry. This process aims to gather information about available tools to support the wargaming process, including design, development, execution, and validation. The focus is on the South West region of the United Kingdom, with an engagement end date set for 28th March 2025. The early engagement notice was published on 6th March 2025, signifying the MoD’s commitment to identifying suitable industry tools for the Defence Wargaming Centre (DWC) and the Integrated Warfare Centre's Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub (DEWH).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, involved in research and development services on security and defence materials. By participating in this RFI, businesses can showcase their innovative tools and solutions for wargaming support, potentially leading to further collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. Companies with expertise in defence experimentation and wargaming are well-positioned to benefit, as the MoD seeks advanced technologies and support methods to enhance their wargaming capabilities.

## Notice

Dstl Defence Wargaming Centre (DWC) and the Integrated Warfare Centre's Defence Experimentation and Wargaming Hub (DEWH) are requesting information from industry to identify the available tools to support the wargaming process ; design, develop, execute and validate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d30d824-ba26-4b20-8b43-a60d5b4beeae |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 15:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d30d824-ba26-4b20-8b43-a60d5b4beeae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d30d824-ba26-4b20-8b43-a60d5b4beeae
  6th March 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3aff5c68-9e83-496e-a7d5-2b533bf05de7
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