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title: "VULCAN (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)"
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# VULCAN (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80e2d8fd-1b56-4e59-97af-63f91bd77af4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is currently conducting a tender for the "VULCAN (Ground Manoeuvre Synthetic Trainer)" project, aimed at providing comprehensive simulator systems for training in military vehicles, including the Warrior 2, BOXER, and Challenger 3. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Training and simulation in military vehicles" and has a total estimated value of £90 million, with a minimum value of £70 million. The tender period is set to end on 2nd January 2022, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2022, lasting until 31st January 2037. The delivery locations include various territories and regions, such as the UK and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in simulation technology, military training solutions, and logistics support for armoured vehicles. Companies that manufacture or provide integrated training systems or have expertise in developing adaptable training technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project not only offers a substantial contract value but also the potential for long-term partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, which could lead to further contracts and business growth in the defence sector.

## Notice

Manufacture, logistic support and provision of a suite of comprehensive simulator systems to provide individual (driver, gunner, commander) and crew training for armoured vehicles (Warrior 2, BOXER and Challenger 3);Including capacity and adaptability to facilitate additional current and future vehicles and training technology . 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 military vehicles.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0a70cb-4cd2-4b61-9f10-c8b2bed4dace |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| 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

- 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2020 at 08:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0a70cb-4cd2-4b61-9f10-c8b2bed4dace

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e0a70cb-4cd2-4b61-9f10-c8b2bed4dace
  1st June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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