--- title: "Interim Combined Arms Virtual Trainer (Deployable) (ICAVS(D))" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)" published: "2020-08-17" --- # Interim Combined Arms Virtual Trainer (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-70acd020-3f23-49a6-903e-a2e072c08e05.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is currently engaged in a tendering process for the "Interim Combined Arms Virtual Trainer (Deployable)" (ICAVS(D)), which is focused on providing comprehensive training and simulation services in military operations. This initiative is classified under the CPV code for training and simulation in security equipment and related fields, with an estimated contract value of £60 million. The procurement method is selective with a negotiated procedure. The tender period is set to close on 23rd September 2020, and the contract is envisioned to start on 6th January 2021, lasting for a total of four years, with the option for further extensions up to two additional years. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in military training, simulation technology, and related services. Providers capable of offering innovative training solutions and flexible scenario generation for various military contexts will likely find an advantageous position. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically encouraged to participate, as the buyer has indicated an openness to their involvement in this project. Businesses that align with the requirements of the UK military training sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. Training and simulation in military vehicles. Training and simulation in military electronic systems. Training and simulation in security equipment. The Training & Simulation System Portfolio (TSSP) team, part of DE&S within the UK MoD, is considering the potential requirement for the provision of a Interim Combined Arms Virtual Trainer (Deployable). ICAVS(D) Will be used to provide teams and junior commanders with a simple, effective computer-based training environment that enables them to carry out tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and command and control (C2), patrolling, counter-IED, ISTAR management and exploitation and mission planning training in a realistic virtual environment. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage, over a period of 4 years plus 2 option years in 1 year increments, a managed service capable of delivering individual, platoon to company level (or service/arm equivalent) collective training across the UK and abroad. It will support a range of environments, equipment and missions types by being flexible in its scenario generation and content integration, exploiting MOD corporate simulation data where practicable. ICAVS(D) will contribute to the preparation of land environment (LE) force elements (FEs) force preparation through provision of exercise design which will provide specific unit exercise scenarios that are pre-scripted and reflect the collective training objectives (CTOs) for each service/arm. At its core ICAVS(D) capability will provide exercises at unit locations, or agreed alternatives, through the provision of training delivery of virtual simulated training utilising CTO and commanding officers direction. After action review (AAR) will provide the facility to deliver a debrief to the training audiences, which will be presented by the unit chain of command with support from the service provider. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents. 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 and simulation in firearms and ammunition.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f88e3f-53a0-40a8-bd60-b924daafc705 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment - 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition - 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 17 Aug 2020 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f88e3f-53a0-40a8-bd60-b924daafc705 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83f88e3f-53a0-40a8-bd60-b924daafc705 17th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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