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title: "Virtual Trainer"
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# Virtual Trainer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-745989e0-43a5-408a-a37b-a753b9cd58ec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the title "Virtual Trainer," classified under the industry category of "Training and simulation in warships" (CPV 80640000). The procurement method utilised was a restricted tender, with the award stage now completed. The contract, valued at GBP 8,233,859, commenced on 1 October 2024 and will run until 31 December 2028. Deliveries under this contract can be expected in multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 9 October 2024, following its active status on 4 October 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies involved in the provision of advanced training and simulation technologies, specifically for military applications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability criteria. As the winning bidder, QinetiQ Ltd, a large-scale enterprise based in Farnborough, has been awarded this contract, highlighting the project's potential for robust industry participation and innovation in military training solutions.

## Notice

A Contract has been awarded for the delivery of a Virtual Trainer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d55327-4d5a-4b57-9d03-1c34776b5497 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Restricted |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2024 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,233,859 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,233,859 |
| 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 |
| Locality | HARLOW |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM17 9NA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Harlow |
| Electoral ward | Church Langley North & Newhall |
| Westminster constituency | Harlow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2024 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d55327-4d5a-4b57-9d03-1c34776b5497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d55327-4d5a-4b57-9d03-1c34776b5497
  9th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a0d5b-ad58-4758-80b0-26b69d338e4c
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