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title: "Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer"
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# Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a744316-d583-445c-8ab8-dceb7ca0e176

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract for the "Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer" valued at £41,152,105. This contract was formalised on 10th July 2019 and has a duration that extends until 30th June 2030. The procurement process was conducted via a selective method known as the competitive procedure with negotiation, targeting the industry category of military electronic systems, including associated data storage and training services. The location for delivery encompasses various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses capable of providing military electronic systems and training solutions. Businesses involved in technology, simulation, and training services for defence operations will find this particularly relevant. Given the scale of the awarded contract, suppliers with experience in delivering large-scale military training operations and sophisticated electronic systems may be strong contenders in future contracts of this nature, fostering a competitive landscape conducive to innovative supply solutions.

## Notice

(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award. This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an Expressions of interest for a new opportunity. The requirement is for a Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer. The user requires an intuitive, accessible and immersive training capability to assist in the delivery of Joint Fires training for contemporary operations at Individual and Collective levels, in both the mounted and dismounted roles

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c935109-8607-4d3b-9af5-5b7c8554d3a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Jul 2019 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,538,401 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,152,105 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FERRANTI TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 35700000 - Military electronic systems
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2019 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c935109-8607-4d3b-9af5-5b7c8554d3a2
- 22 Jul 2019 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c935109-8607-4d3b-9af5-5b7c8554d3a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c935109-8607-4d3b-9af5-5b7c8554d3a2
  30th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c1fd837-4084-442a-b3c1-bb6cb45f4bab
  DEFFORM 8 - Offer of Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/deef27d4-fcc8-4642-bfb8-7397a737b6de
  JFST Terms & Conditions

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