--- title: "Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)" published: "2020-11-12" --- # Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0ead84d6-d9e9-4158-821e-734a7980fb85.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is conducting a tender for the Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES) system, a training solution within the training simulators industry category. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 31 January 2021. The contract is anticipated to span from 31 March 2022 until 31 March 2027 and is expected to have a total value of £20 million, with a minimum value of £5 million. The procurement process aims to acquire and support at least five RTES units, intended for deployment in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training simulation technologies and equipment. Companies with expertise in developing non-blank ammunition systems and those capable of delivering standalone training solutions are particularly well-suited to bid. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, as the framework is favourable for their involvement, potentially allowing them to expand their market presence within the defence sector. ## Notice RTES is a training system that does not require blank ammunition. Initial procurement and support of 5 or more units. Each unit is expected to contain: 60 x electronic blank systems 60 x lasers 60 x sensor suites 3 x AAR systems. RTES is a standalone capability with no requirement to integrate with existing Tactical Engagement Simulation capabilities. RTES capability will allow the Army to train using real weapon systems with simulated weapon effects without the constraint of blank ammunition safety distances and therefore a deployable training system. It will capture data from training to enable measurement and evaluation through after-action review (ARR). The following weapon systems are in scope (these could be subject to change) for RTES: L85A2 and A3, L131A1 General Service Pistol. (Glock 17), L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle, L109 HE/L111 Practice Grenade, L118A3 Sniper Rifle and GPMG. The Authority may wish to order further units, if so, these will be captured as part of the Terms and Conditions as contractual options. Please note that a Request for Information (RFI) has been published in conjunction to this PIN. The RFI has been published under the title "Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)" on Defence Contracts Online (DCO). 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 simulators.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894e52cd-53fe-4b0f-ac21-f7f4030a9e51 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) | | 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 ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators ## Release History - 12 Nov 2020 at 10:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894e52cd-53fe-4b0f-ac21-f7f4030a9e51 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/894e52cd-53fe-4b0f-ac21-f7f4030a9e51 12th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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