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title: "Training Maintenance and Support Services (TMASS)"
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# Training Maintenance and Support Services (TMASS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-287db4dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Ministry of Defence's contract for Training Maintenance and Support Services (TMASS) related to specialist training for Armoured Vehicle personnel. The tender was awarded on 15th December 2015 and encompasses a contract period beginning on 1st April 2016 and concluding on 31st March 2019. The contract, valued at £27,775,888, was classified under the CPV code for specialist training services and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, specifically at the Armour Centre in Bovington, Dorset. The procurement method employed was a selective approach through a restricted procedure.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in training services and support for military applications. Companies specialising in technical training, particularly those with experience in maintenance services for armoured vehicles, would be well-suited to compete. The successful contractor, Babcock Land Ltd, demonstrates the potential for large-scale enterprises to engage in this sector. Smaller firms or those focusing on niche training services may also find opportunities for collaboration or subcontracting within this framework, enhancing their market presence in defence procurement.

## Notice

Specialist training services. Technical training services. The Ministry of Defence has a further requirement for the provision of Non-tactical Training, Maintenance & Support Services (TMASS) for the Director General Army Recruiting & Training (DG ART) at the Armour Centre in Bovington Dorset. The requirement is to provide TMASS to enable the delivery of Armoured Vehicle (AV) trained personnel to Defence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb4fc82-8911-4419-abcb-f81262746d66 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,775,888 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,775,888 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BABCOCK LAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb4fc82-8911-4419-abcb-f81262746d66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb4fc82-8911-4419-abcb-f81262746d66
  5th January 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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