--- title: "RFI007 FOR PROVISION OF QEC FLYCO TRAINING & CURRENCY USING AR/VR" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-03-16" --- # RFI007 FOR PROVISION OF QEC FLYCO TRAINING & CURRENCY USING AR/VR Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56e05c43-e787-4c96-9181-4bae8f0adabd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision of QEC FLYCO training and currency using Augmented Reality (AR/VR). The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone — the engagement end date — set for 19 March 2021. This tender falls under the classification of training software package and is aimed at organisations that can support training for the FLYCO team on the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers. The training will transition from traditional methods to the use of a simulator in a shore-based facility. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide innovative training solutions. Businesses specialising in technology development for simulation and AR/VR applications, particularly those with experience in defence or maritime training, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process can enhance a company's profile in the defence sector and help establish long-term relationships with government and military organisations. ## Notice See RFI for full details: There exists an emergent requirement to conduct training and currency for the FLYCO team on the Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers using Augmented Reality. Progression from the current training set-up to utilising a simulator in a shore-based facility will mean that training can be conducted at any time, whether at sea or not. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028354bf-5511-4f15-9586-d873a4df539d | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Mar 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO2 8BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Nelson | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48931000 - Training software package ## Release History - 16 Mar 2021 at 15:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028354bf-5511-4f15-9586-d873a4df539d - 11 Mar 2021 at 15:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d07679d-6c2a-4c94-96cf-bc5d449a87aa - 9 Mar 2021 at 16:09 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ffc22f-c957-45d8-836f-ca790819be26 - 23 Feb 2021 at 11:59 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41a6257-79df-4245-b26a-4b07015eea16 - 23 Feb 2021 at 11:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a584f1ba-9497-487d-9c6a-e999a2266c3a - 19 Feb 2021 at 14:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f67c736-e041-462e-9e2d-c03f8ce92851 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/028354bf-5511-4f15-9586-d873a4df539d 16th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d07679d-6c2a-4c94-96cf-bc5d449a87aa 11th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22ffc22f-c957-45d8-836f-ca790819be26 9th March 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a41a6257-79df-4245-b26a-4b07015eea16 23rd February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a584f1ba-9497-487d-9c6a-e999a2266c3a 23rd February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f67c736-e041-462e-9e2d-c03f8ce92851 19th February 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0a9d2db-be8d-40ba-b56f-7f3bf76e3048 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5c75823c-a455-4d4d-bfa6-fff1ca6cb931 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/98786964-cd88-4cbc-a3d2-a4e6856bd3a9 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67ea0c6c-ca14-43fe-86ad-36c5ca3a0831 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42103900-4523-4712-9202-b171d0c841a1 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53b96453-bab6-4325-89a1-5651fc956882 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ee12806e-4770-4e67-8802-fcd4a22042f4 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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