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# Contract Award Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a56f24d-e410-43ec-aeb3-e95b95a23b30

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a selective procurement process through a restricted procedure for contracts in the field of defence and security, specifically related to training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. This process culminated in a contract award on 14th October 2024, with the contract period extending from 14th October 2024 to 13th October 2027. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award notice was published on 19th November 2024, and the procurement exercise was conducted in GBP. This contracting process is part of the services industry category, and it is now at the award stage.

This tender opens various opportunities for businesses specialising in defence training and simulation, particularly those capable of offering advanced firearms and ammunition simulation solutions. Suitable candidates include SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated in the suitability criteria, making it an excellent opportunity for smaller enterprises to enter or expand within the defence sector. Large scale companies, as evidenced by the participation of suppliers like QinetiQ Training and Simulation Limited, Nautilus International Risk Consultants Limited, D3A Defence Ltd, Calytrix Technologies UK Ltd, and CAE (UK) Plc, are also essential players, emphasizing the need for robust capabilities in delivering extensive and sophisticated training solutions. This contract provides a platform for growth and establishing a strategic foothold in the defence sector market.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE FOR CONTRACTS IN THE FIELD OF DEFENCE AND SECURITY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e4b90b-4354-41cb-a0ad-c2ae1bc8ed84 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | CAE (UK; CALYTRIX TECHNOLOGIES; D3A DEFENCE; NAUTILUS INTERNATIONAL RISK CONSULTANTS; QINETIQ TRAINING AND SIMULATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2024 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e4b90b-4354-41cb-a0ad-c2ae1bc8ed84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6e4b90b-4354-41cb-a0ad-c2ae1bc8ed84
  19th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a5015e6-03ff-4459-99a1-082b07a3fe10
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