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title: "Award Contract for The Provision of - REMBRANDT version 7 - 3D Simulator and Replay Software and Support"
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# Award Contract for The Provision of - REMBRANDT version 7 - 3D Simulator and Replay Software and Support

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6ea0f61c-d2ee-4e80-b453-0dbf45c7a5ef

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has completed the procurement process for the provision of the REMBRANDT version 7 - 3D Simulator and Replay Software and Support, classified under IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support (CPV code: 72000000). The procurement follows a direct procurement method and was awarded to BMT Limited for a value of GBP 12,000. The contract, which runs from 18 December 2024 to 15 December 2028, includes a yearly GBP 3,000 drawdown for licensing and support, with an option to extend for up to four years. The location for the delivery is Westminster, London, with the project aligning with other international safety boards' use of the software for Voyage Data Recorder replay capabilities.

This tender offers opportunities for niche software development firms specialising in simulation and support services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in 3D simulation software, particularly those capable of bespoke modifications and specific hydrodynamic ships model creation, are well-suited to compete in this market. The collaboration with well-established accident authorities worldwide provides a platform for growth, learning, and sharing best practices, ensuring ongoing development and innovation in the safety and transport sectors.

## Notice

REMBRADT is built and managed by BMT. We purchased version 6 of this software 6 years ago on a perpetual licence and currently pay yearly for a support contract. We have also worked very closely with BMT over the years to develop a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) replay element within this simulator, that we can feed data that we have already formatted to replay in our MADAS software solution. BMT have now developed Version 7 of the software and adopted and annual licence model and a separate service support cost. There are several other Simulators on the market but none with the ability to play back Voyage Data Recorder. Therefore, I am seeking approval to set up a call off contract for three plus one years (Or longer if possible) as a Direct Award with a drawdown of PS3k per year to cover the cost of the licencing and the service support contract. Total PS9K (3 years) PS12K (4 years). I would also like for it to be considered that we add PS10K on top of the call of contract in case we require any bespoke modifications, or specific hydrodynamic ships models to be created for specific cases. The National Transport Safety Board in the USA, Japan Transport Safety Board, the Dutch Safety Board and the Taiwanese Transport Safety Board all run REMBRANDT with this VDR Replay capability. I feel there is also a strong justification to keep aligned with other well established accident authorities for collaboration, learning and development opportunities and sharing of best practice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290b5dbd-9efe-4d48-a9d1-e6211c7e474c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2024 - 15 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,000 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290b5dbd-9efe-4d48-a9d1-e6211c7e474c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/290b5dbd-9efe-4d48-a9d1-e6211c7e474c
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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