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title: "Provision of Equipment for Virtual Battlefield Simulation (VBS) Upgrade"
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buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE"
published: "2017-08-03"
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# Provision of Equipment for Virtual Battlefield Simulation (VBS) Upgrade

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91cc5f38-e383-4bc9-b9eb-538b2c52576d

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## Summary

The Crown Commercial Service has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Equipment for Virtual Battlefield Simulation (VBS) Upgrade". This contract falls under the industry category of Information systems and servers, with a total contract value of £106,667.54. The procurement method used was a selective restricted procedure, and the award was officially published on 3rd August 2017. The contract period spanned from 31st July 2017 to 8th August 2017, covering delivery addresses that included the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other regions within Europe and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information systems, particularly those with expertise in training and simulation technologies. Companies that provide equipment for virtual simulations or have a background in defence technology may find themselves well-suited to compete. Engaging in similar contracts can help these businesses expand their market presence and establish valuable connections with public sector clients.

## Notice

Provision of Equipment for VBS2 and VBS3 Upgrade

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365b7d1-6541-484e-8534-f9b9e32a5a69 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 8 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,667 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,667 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Lawrence Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48800000 - Information systems and servers

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2017 at 11:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365b7d1-6541-484e-8534-f9b9e32a5a69

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4365b7d1-6541-484e-8534-f9b9e32a5a69
  3rd August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/220012d1-0fb0-4982-9062-6ed7ce62b904

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