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title: "Spatial Disorientation Trainer Upgrades- VTN -Contracts Finder Transparency Notice"
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# Spatial Disorientation Trainer Upgrades- VTN -Contracts Finder Transparency Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a7abab9-1d6b-40e1-959e-1058e1400e18

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to amend an existing maintenance contract for two Spatial Disorientation Trainers, with a budget of £2,800,000. This tender, titled "Spatial Disorientation Trainer Upgrades" and classified under miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, is currently at the planning stage. The tender period is set to end on 1st April 2022, while the contract is expected to commence on 30th April 2022 and run until 31st March 2023. The procurement method employed is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, indicating the intent to streamline engagement with suitable suppliers.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector, particularly those with relevant experience in maintenance and upgrade services for technical training equipment. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive hardware and software upgrades would be particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence not only opens the door for immediate contractual work but also lays the groundwork for future collaboration within the defence procurement arena.

## Notice

THIS IS A VOLUNTARY TRANSPARENCY NOTICE FOR: CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO CURRENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR 2 X SPATIAL DISORIENTATION TRAINERS (SDT) TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE UPGRADE OF BOTH THE HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE OF THE 2 X SDTS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb3d986-bea0-4635-b05d-a568d00ca4a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 13:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb3d986-bea0-4635-b05d-a568d00ca4a4
- 17 Mar 2022 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb3d986-bea0-4635-b05d-a568d00ca4a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fb3d986-bea0-4635-b05d-a568d00ca4a4
  17th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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