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title: "Provision of Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Licences"
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# Provision of Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Licences

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1c8b07-8825-40f8-b44e-bac250e24c6c

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Licences," aimed at enhancing training capabilities under Project ENDEAVOUR. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category, addressing an immediate requirement for user access to a whole-Army Defensive Cyber Operations Synthetic Training Environment. The contract, valued at £4,297,000, was awarded following a selective procurement method through a framework agreement. The contract period commences on 1st December 2020 and extends until 30th November 2022, with delivery based in the South East of England. The initial tender period concluded on 30th October 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the software development sector, especially those specialising in cyber operations training tools and systems. Companies with expertise in creating scalable training environments capable of supporting a large number of concurrent users would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this domain. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find advantageous openings in similar projects that support Defence initiatives, aligning with the government's commitment to fostering SME participation in public procurement.

## Notice

To meet the requirement for continuation training as part of Project ENDEAVOUR there is an immediate need for static and mobile user access to a whole-Army DCO Synthetic Training Environment (STE). In order to satisfy the core demand identified, a capability/environment able to host a minimum of 750 concurrent users at any one time will be essential. Contract awarded through G-Cloud 12

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565ba93e-19cd-4c6a-9a35-46191215d1bc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,297,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMMERSIVE LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565ba93e-19cd-4c6a-9a35-46191215d1bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/565ba93e-19cd-4c6a-9a35-46191215d1bc
  1st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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