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title: "Request For Information"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4db16d42-9ee8-44ba-8cdb-391cbc180a96"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-08-20"
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# Request For Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4db16d42-9ee8-44ba-8cdb-391cbc180a96

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning to conduct a Request For Information (RFI) for the acquisition of a classroom-based desktop rotary wing emulation trainer, classified under training simulators. The RFI aims to explore existing market solutions for this requirement, which could potentially lead to a formal procurement process. The contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and conclude by 30th November 2024, with an estimated budget of £150,000. Interested parties should note that the deadline for expressing interest will be on 20th August 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training and simulation services, particularly those with expertise in aircraft and military electronic systems. Companies capable of providing innovative training solutions may find this RFI advantageous, as the Ministry of Defence seeks to gather information that could influence future procurement activities. Firms in related fields, especially those with experience in emulation technologies, are encouraged to consider participating in this process to enhance their business prospects within the defence sector.

## Notice

FsAST - AESE Classroom based desktop rotary wing emulation trainer Additional information: Please note that this is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described below, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5b4dd7-7b53-4b8d-a74d-b5ce0f1d2677 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2021 at 10:26 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5b4dd7-7b53-4b8d-a74d-b5ce0f1d2677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c5b4dd7-7b53-4b8d-a74d-b5ce0f1d2677
  20th August 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1005743-84d6-4517-b819-922eb51d4bbe
  Request For Information

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