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title: "Post Design, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset"
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# Post Design, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69c2da48-afba-4b1f-8108-b447b83db722

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract titled "Post Design, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset," initiated by the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) based in Bristol, UK. The contract, classified under "Training software development services," has a contractual value of £15,000,000 and spans from 1 February 2021 to 31 January 2027. The tender stage has been completed, with the award published on 20 July 2020, following a tender period that ended on 14 July 2020.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses engaged in software development, simulation systems, or technical support services, particularly those with experience in defence or training applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider this contract as a means to expand their operational capabilities, especially given the potential for ongoing support and development in partnership with a major government body. As the contract is set to continue for several years, firms can build long-term relationships beneficial for future growth in the sector.

## Notice

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a two-year contract (with four one-year option years) with SimFront Simulation Systems Corporation. The contract would be for the provision of Post Design Services, Technical Support and Development of the Virtual Command and Control Interface (VCCI) Toolset. VCCI is a key interface between several systems in the Command and Staff Trainer (CAST) project. CAST represents a synthetic training system which facilitates Collective Training (CT) from levels 4 to 6, representing higher formation battle training for commanders and their staff, enabling planning and execution of operations within a simulated virtual environment at 3 (three) MOD sites (Catterick and Warminster, UK, and Sennelager, Germany). 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 software development services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04353fba-71d3-4416-9f78-f2a7121bbaae |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000,000 |
| 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, 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMFRONT SIMULATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72212931 - Training software development services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2020 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04353fba-71d3-4416-9f78-f2a7121bbaae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04353fba-71d3-4416-9f78-f2a7121bbaae
  20th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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