--- title: "Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) 701575511 (TSSP/134) - CF Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-09-03" --- # Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) 701575511 (TSSP/134) - CF Opportunity Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-492c3122-fcc9-41fb-80e7-438a3fc98b2c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the "Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) 701575511 (TSSP/134) - CF Opportunity", which involves the provision of a software enabler for simulation-based activities across Defence. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in training and simulation related to security equipment and military vehicles. The tender was published on 3rd September 2021, and the submission deadline is set for 22nd October 2021. The contract is anticipated to span an initial duration of five years starting from 1st April 2022, with options to extend for a further three years. The budget for this tender ranges from £6 million to £30 million, and the procurement method will be a selective competitive procedure with negotiation. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in software development and simulation technology, particularly those offering Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solutions for military applications. Companies that specialise in open standards, such as Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence, and have experience in simulation across various domains, including firearms, military vehicles, and warships, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for innovative firms looking to expand their market reach in the defence sector. ## Notice The requirement is for the provision of a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence for the application of decision support, research and development, training, operations planning and rehearsal; and experimentation. The solution needs to be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and licensed at an unlimited enterprise level, allowing for unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD to enable further development opportunities. In addition, it will need to be interoperable with extant and future simulations through the use of open standards including but not limited to Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence (DMaSC) & Common Image Generator Interface(CIGI). This requirement is for an initial 5 year duration with options to extend for further 3 x 1-years. Additional information: Original Contract Notice Ref: 2021/S 000-002917 Original Contract Notice URL: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638b3a17-c67e-430d-a288-16c9d4bd1201 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 3 Sep 2021 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638b3a17-c67e-430d-a288-16c9d4bd1201 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/638b3a17-c67e-430d-a288-16c9d4bd1201 3rd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=52129 Link to ITN documents for transparency ## Notice URLs - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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