--- title: "701228377A - Virtual Reality Training System - Prior Information Notice_CF" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-26" --- # 701228377A - Virtual Reality Training System - Prior Information Notice_CF Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-25a2eed1-bebd-4dab-86b0-f72adf0f3c1c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has issued a planning notice for a tender titled "701228377A - Virtual Reality Training System." The procurement process involves the design, purchase, development, and technical support of a synthetic training system for aircrew and support crew, with contract award estimated in May 2023. The tender is classified under training software package (CPV code: 48931000) and has a contract value of £1,030,000. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence located in Bristol, England. The expected contract duration is 5 years, starting from May 1, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in training software development and simulation technology to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in designing and developing innovative training solutions are well-suited to participate. The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers to deliver a state-of-the-art Virtual Reality Training System to enhance the training experience for aircrew and support crew. Interested companies should monitor the release of the DSPCR Contract Notice and associated Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) in September 2022 for further details on how to participate in this procurement process. ## Notice FsAST - VR Loadmaster Training System (VLTS) This is a prior information notice to give suppliers advance notice that the Authority intends to initiate procurement activities for the design, purchase, development and technical support of a synthetic training system for aircrew and support crew (support crew includes mission specific specialists such as Air Movements, Aero-Medical, Air Dispatch, and Parachutist Dispatch personnel) who are heavily involved in several emergency procedures alongside the Air Load Master (ALM). The requirement will require the design, development, installation and support of relevant COTS hardware and software to utilise 3D images of the interior of C17 and A400M aircraft, Containerised Dispatch System (CDS) loads, parachutists and other loads to allow difficult to replicate training to occur. It will also require the development of scenarios that represent both normal delivery of loads and emergency situations, which may include jammed loads / hung-up parachutists, or 'fire & fumes' in the fuselage of the aircraft to allow trainees to practice undertaking the necessary drills and procedures in both real-time and broken down by stages. It is anticipated that the DSPCR Contract Notice and associated Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (DPQQ) will be issued in September 2022 with Contract Award estimated to be May 2023. Contract duration is expected to be 5-yrs. Please Note: the above information is indicative only and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right to not launch the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe641a0d-2a11-485c-a8e3-18bc464c7796 | | 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 | 26 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,030,000 | | 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 - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package ## Release History - 26 Aug 2022 at 10:27 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe641a0d-2a11-485c-a8e3-18bc464c7796 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe641a0d-2a11-485c-a8e3-18bc464c7796 26th August 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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