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title: "Interim Indirect Fires Simulation CAN"
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# Interim Indirect Fires Simulation CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83d5e4aa-acf0-4b1b-a76b-57ef100cc820

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision and Support of Battle simulators to Elbit Systems UK. The procurement method was a Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold). The contract value is £14,685,391.58, starting on September 13, 2023, and ending on September 12, 2026. The location for delivery is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with a deadline for tender submissions on February 17, 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for firms specialised in military electronic systems and training to provide and support battle simulators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable for participation due to the competitive nature of the procurement method. The contract requires integration with in-service simulation systems and compliance with DmaSC standards to ensure future system integration, making it attractive for businesses seeking to enhance military training capabilities.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice for the Supply and Support for Battle simulators. Military electronic systems. Training and simulation in military electronic systems. Interim IDFS will bring a capability into service from 2022 to support 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar training. The system shall produce a realistic simulated firing solution, fall of shot and effect within a simulated environment and be able to integrate with in-service simulation systems and based on open architecture and DmaSC compliance, ensure integration with potential future systems. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and manage, over an initial period of 3 years followed by 7 x 1-year options (subject to change) a managed service capable of delivering more effective and better assured Individual, Trade and Collective Training. A change in the quantity of 81mm mortar and/or 105mm artillery equipments may or may not occur throughout the duration of the Contract. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a41015-75ec-4eb5-84a3-89b48532d4ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Sep 2023 - 12 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,887,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,685,391 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELBIT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35740000 - Battle simulators

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a41015-75ec-4eb5-84a3-89b48532d4ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a41015-75ec-4eb5-84a3-89b48532d4ce
  5th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ff5a2e95-0623-48db-a113-409eebb7a36a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5b066ef5-fd09-4d32-a3c2-f0799c9c053e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eb22649a-75d7-41ef-ab20-b236d7198c2c
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- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ect/filesharing/flist/6381063/10096618/foldersFilesList.si#fh
  Contract Offer Letter - DEFFORM 8

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