--- title: "Professional OPFOR (Project HANNIBAL)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER" published: "2019-04-05" --- # Professional OPFOR (Project HANNIBAL) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C, OTHER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-84a82d98-47d5-4ea3-a27e-2a56aa2b186d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the project titled "Professional OPFOR (Project HANNIBAL)" within the defence training services industry category. The contract, valued between £3,750,000 and £6,250,000, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 30 April 2019. The location for delivery of services is the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement will be conducted using a selective method under a restricted procedure, and interested suppliers are encouraged to demonstrate their financial standing and technical ability through the pre-qualification process. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in specialist training services, particularly those with experience in defence training and security. Businesses that can showcase their economic and financial standing and meet the pre-qualification criteria will have the chance to compete for this contract and potentially contribute to national defence initiatives. The contract period will commence on 1 November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31 October 2022, allowing firms ample time to establish valuable partnerships and expand their service offerings in this sector. ## Notice Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: VI.3 Instead of: 14 March 2020 Time: 12:00 Read: 14 March 2020 Time: 11:00 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk The Authority intends to invite no more than 6 Economic Operators to tender for this requirement and will therefore conduct a pre-qualification exercise to assist in any down select. Only those Economic Operators who can demonstrate a sufficient level of economic and financial standing and technical or professional ability against the Authority's pre-qualification criteria may be invited to tender. Should more than 6 Economic Operators fulfil the selection criteria, the Authority reserves the right to conduct a further down selection. Full details on how to access the 'Dynamic' Pre-Qualification Questionnaire linked to this advert are contained in the final two paragraphs below. The Authority reserves the right to seek independent financial and market advice to validate information declared, or to assist in any pre-qualification evaluation. Potential suppliers should note: Section 4 Part 1: Form D (Economic and Financial Standing). The Authority's preferred response is 4.2.1 (most recent 2 (two) years audited accounts). However, other means of establishing financial standing (serials 4.2.2 - 4.2.4) are acceptable provided they contain the requisite level of detail and are fully justified. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been carried out for this requirement. The risk has been assessed as LOW, and the reference number is RAR-X2D6E4W7. Potential suppliers should log on at the address below and complete a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire (SAQ), the results of which must be submitted along with the bidder's tender response. https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk Guidance on how 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-Lisburn: Training services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c08e76-3cdf-45a9-88ee-ef5ad90fba88 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,250,000 | | 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, C&C, OTHER | | Locality | LISBURN | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80500000 - Training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials ## Release History - 5 Apr 2019 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c08e76-3cdf-45a9-88ee-ef5ad90fba88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0c08e76-3cdf-45a9-88ee-ef5ad90fba88 5th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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