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title: "AS90 Turret Trainer (AS90TT) Provision of Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS)"
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# AS90 Turret Trainer (AS90TT) Provision of Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-307eb640-f24e-414d-884f-4349adba1e9e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Van Halteren Metaal BV for the provision of Post Design Services and Contractor Logistic Support for the AS90 Turret Trainers systems. The contract, with a total value of £5,415,317.25 GBP, was awarded through a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period ended on April 28, 2022, and the contract is set to run from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2030. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of the Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition industry sector. The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, is the buying organization for this tender.

This procurement opportunity offers potential for business growth, particularly for companies providing services related to training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Businesses interested in providing Post Design Services and Logistic Support for complex systems can compete in this negotiated contract. The Ministry of Defence's decision to award the contract to Van Halteren Metaal BV presents a concrete opportunity for selected businesses to establish long-term partnerships and expand their capabilities in the defence sector.

## Notice

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a three-year contract (with five one-year option years) with Van Halteren Metaal (VHM). The contract would be for the provision of Post Design Services (PDS) and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) for the AS90 Turret Trainers (AS90TT) systems. AS90TT uses a complex Ammunition Recognition System (ARES) with electro/hydraulic functionality devices to achieve the required training capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf197c82-4fcb-499d-957b-e93bba2bb4a6 |
| Notice type | Award 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,415,317 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,415,317 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VAN HALTEREN METAAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2023 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf197c82-4fcb-499d-957b-e93bba2bb4a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf197c82-4fcb-499d-957b-e93bba2bb4a6
  9th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/355e85b7-400c-4100-9c9b-91c8f8c6d340
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## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk

## Provenance

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