--- title: "Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer - 701695450" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer - 701695450 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1e92404d-aecf-45aa-bdf0-302e16629288.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the "Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer," a project aimed at providing a classroom-based desktop training system for helicopter systems. This project, classified under the training simulators category, has a total contract value of £250,000, which includes allowances for optional extensions. The tender process is at the planning stage, with submissions closing on 17 January 2022. The contract is set to begin on 21 March 2022 and will last for three years, with options for two one-year extensions. The service will be required to be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above the threshold. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in training simulators and related software services. Companies with capabilities in providing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) training software, as well as those experienced in software maintenance and support, would be particularly well-suited to compete. The requirement for a train-the-trainer package also opens avenues for training service providers to partner with or enhance their existing offerings, thereby expanding their market reach within the defence and training sectors. ## Notice Opportunity to take part in tender for: Requirement to provide a classroom-based desk-top trainer that gives trainees a graphical representation of a helicopter systems that the trainee can interact with using virtual test equipment. Corrective and Preventative Maintenance and Support of the software for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 1 year OPTIONAL extensions. A train the trainer package will be required at the start of the contract to ensure trainers and course designers are fully competent in the use of the software. Training software package must be commercial of the shelf (COTS). Requirement must be available by 21 March 2022 so that student training can commence by 1 April 2022. NB. PS250,000 Contract Value is inclusive of 2 x 1 year Optional Extensions. Total Contract Duration shall be 3 years plus 2 x 1 year OPTIONAL Extensions. Link to Opportunity: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52556/detail.si#fh ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39366256-37b3-44bb-8e3d-ff6ebd8cbb03 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 48931000 - Training software package - 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 07:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39366256-37b3-44bb-8e3d-ff6ebd8cbb03 - 17 Dec 2021 at 18:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39366256-37b3-44bb-8e3d-ff6ebd8cbb03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39366256-37b3-44bb-8e3d-ff6ebd8cbb03 5th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52556/detail.si#fh ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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