--- title: "FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) - Contracts Finder PIN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-03" --- # FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) - Contracts Finder PIN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f716654-8b64-48ed-a7e7-8b69f92f803e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service, designed to deliver effective combined collective training exercises for commanders and staff in preparation for contingent operations. The contract is expected to last for five years starting from January 30, 2026. An Industry Day is planned for July 2024 in London for interested businesses. The procurement is classified under 'Training and simulation in military electronic systems' with a value of £70,000,000. This opportunity, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, is suitable for businesses involved in training and simulation in military electronic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is in the planning stage with a future notice date set for July 2024. Businesses across various sectors can register interest in the Industry Day scheduled for July 2024 in London, representing a chance to engage with potential contracting opportunities in the defence sector. ## Notice The FJCAST (Future Joint Command and Staff Training) service is to be designed to deliver effective combined collective training exercises for commanders and staff in preparation for contingent operations in accordance with the Defence Exercise Programme (DXP). The service is to facilitate a level of support for development and delivery by including simulation and fusion doctrine as well as multi-domain integration. Primarily encompassing the five areas of operations: Maritime, Land, Air, Space and Cyberspace. Key deliverables will be Tier 3 & 4, combined Joint Task Force (JTF), computer assisted (CAX), dynamically scripted, command post exercises (CPXs) for Defence within the UK and overseas. A core service contract is expected to be required for a period of five (5) years Additional information: An Industry Day will be held in July 2024 for Industry attendance by registering with TechUK, London. To register see website at https://www.techuk.org/. Tier 3 = Combined/Joint Task Force-level collective training. Tier 3 training prepares a Combined/Joint Task Force for operational employment or a Permanent Joint Operating Base (PJOB) for an operational role. It may be conducted in combined or joint contexts and on a UK, Joint Expeditionary Force, NATO, EU or Coalition Partner framework basis. Tier 4 = Strategic-level training. Tier 4 events prepare the Defence Crisis Management Organisation (DCMO) to manage crises and provide strategic direction for, and conduct of, operations at the Political-Military Strategic level. They may involve Other Government Department (OGD)/Non-Government Organisations, other International Organisations and/or NATO and the EU. The activities detailed in this PIN do not constitute the initiation or otherwise form part of any official procurement procedure. This will be subject to a separate Contract notice. TUPE is likely to apply to this procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10ce6fa-e95d-4b1b-bf55-e69cdb1a9382 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement 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 | 3 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 3 Jun 2024 at 10:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10ce6fa-e95d-4b1b-bf55-e69cdb1a9382 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10ce6fa-e95d-4b1b-bf55-e69cdb1a9382 3rd June 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.techuk.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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