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title: "MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1"
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# MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f288e22-d45c-45e3-8b99-51ae1e70201e

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## Summary

The 'MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1' contract was awarded to VRAI INTERNATIONAL LTD by the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE. The procurement involved research and development services related to training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. The contract, valued at £287,000 GBP, was awarded through a direct procurement method with a single tender action below threshold. The contract period spans from January 12, 2024, to May 31, 2025, with the tender period ending on January 8, 2024, and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for SMEs in the services industry specialising in research, development, and training, to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Businesses well-suited to compete would need expertise in data analysis, simulation technology, and tactical training delivery. This procurement can enhance speed to competency and improve MLRS SPLL tactical employment. SMEs that can provide innovative solutions to support MLRS detachment activities within a virtual and live tactical environment are likely to be competitive in this tender process.

## Notice

AWARDED CONTRACT - This is not a Contract Opportunity, this is a Contract Award Notice. The 'MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System) Tactical Capability Trainer (TCT) Pathfinder- Phase 1' requirement is to support an MLRS detachment generating data while carrying-out tactical tasks using a cab simulator. The cab simulator will be connected to an instructor and a command post, and will operate in a virtual and Live tactical environment. The data that this activity generates will then be transferred to an analytical engine where it will be captured, stored, analysed and then presented to the instructor in an intuitive manner. This will reduce speed to competency and improve the tactical employment of an MLRS SPLL. The analysis will collect detailed user performance data from a simulated MLRS cab, then present it in a usable format.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be6baa9-7bd4-47f1-ae72-83187594c6d3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP11 8HJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Test Valley |
| Electoral ward | Andover Millway |
| Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VRAI INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2024 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be6baa9-7bd4-47f1-ae72-83187594c6d3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7be6baa9-7bd4-47f1-ae72-83187594c6d3
  25th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e41946ba-7da4-40cb-9112-e1c7392bba12
  Signed Contract with redactions
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe57abe1-f6e0-4c59-8fa0-8997399e668a
  Signed Contract Terms and Conditions with redactions

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