--- title: "Provision of Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)" published: "2019-12-12" --- # Provision of Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3ad72cda-1d2a-478f-aead-c962263a701b.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2)" to enhance military training capabilities through a sophisticated software solution. This procurement process falls under the services category, notably in the sector of training and simulation for military applications, with a budget ranging from £6 million to £10 million. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions accepted until 31 March 2022, and the contract expected to run from 31 March 2022 to 30 March 2026. The tender is open to suppliers capable of meeting the interoperability and performance requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence in locations throughout the United Kingdom and other British territories. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence simulation technologies, software development, and systems integration. Companies with experience in creating interoperable simulation systems that comply with open standards will be particularly well-suited for this contract. Furthermore, organisations aiming to enhance training methodologies within military and allied sectors should consider pursuing this opportunity, as the project will not only require advanced technical capabilities but will also open pathways for long-term collaboration with the Ministry of Defence over the proposed ten-year period. ## Notice The Training & Simulation System Programme (TSSP) team, part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), is considering the potential requirement for the provision of a Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS 2) to provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Should, following completion of the market sounding exercise, the MoD wish to take forward the potential requirement then it will be expected that the preferred supplier would be able to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage, over a period of up to 10 years, a solution capable of operating on standard Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) hardware. In more detail, the solution will: * Be proven. * Be capable of supporting end-to-end training events through an After-Action Review (AAR) tool and a real-time mission editor. * Be interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards. * Import and export content in open standards. The solution will be COTS that will be licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Interoperability with Allied nations is also highly desirable. The primary purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to contribute towards the ongoing market sounding exercising being undertaken by TSSP in support of the proposed requirement. Any interested party wishing to register their specific interest and capability in the proposed requirement should do so in writing using the points of contact referred to within this advertisement. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training and simulation in military vehicles.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dccdc49-0a57-4590-bc6d-6fcb42469675 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 30 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment - 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition - 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles - 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships - 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 12 Dec 2019 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dccdc49-0a57-4590-bc6d-6fcb42469675 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3dccdc49-0a57-4590-bc6d-6fcb42469675 12th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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