--- title: "703708451 - The Provision of a Land Training Test and Reference Capability (LTT&RC) - PQQ Notice" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-07-18" --- # 703708451 - The Provision of a Land Training Test and Reference Capability (LTT&RC) - PQQ Notice Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9851ff6a-5e30-429c-b6f1-175f7bdc2f86.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the project titled "703708451 - The Provision of a Land Training Test and Reference Capability (LTT&RC)" which relates to IT services, specifically consulting and software development. This procurement falls under a selective procedure and is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 19 August 2022. The contract is expected to start on 27 February 2023 and will span a period of three years, concluding on 31 March 2026. The project will be delivered from Army Headquarters located in Andover, England, with a total contract value of £5,100,000. Interested parties should note the primary focus areas will be on managing government assets, developing acceptance policies, and fostering engagement with industry and international partners. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with the Ministry of Defence in a collaborative capacity on innovative technology and training solutions. Companies with expertise in IT consulting, software development, and research and development services will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, successful bidders will have the chance to establish a long-term relationship with the Defence sector, reinforcing their market position and enhancing their portfolio through involvement in critical national training systems. ## Notice Army HQ requires a Test and Reference Capability that will support the testing and integration of innovative technology and services for land individual, trade and collective training. This will be a three year contract with option years, delivered as a collaborative capability between Army and industry. The T&RC is envisaged to be an enduring capability, this initial phase will focus on establishing the processes and roles to support the development and delivery of the following three outputs: 1. Management of GFX (Government Furnished assets, equipment and information) - Cataloguing and referencing the current training ecosystem. 2. Test and Acceptance - Develop policy and processes for acceptance in be used by the Army. 3. Engagement - To facilitate interactions between industry, the MoD and international partners. Building positive relationships. Other facts: - T&RC will build on existing resources, to develop the interim capability, centred on re-use of extant services. - It is expected to work closely with Defence Simulation Centre, Land Systems Reference Centre, and the Battle Labs and emerging capabilities such as Defence Synthetic Environment Platform and any future collective training partner. - A permanent presence will be required in Andover at Army HQ, with the ability to travel to current Defence training capabilities when required. - The T&RC supplier will be corporately independent during any future collective training partner design phase and will therefore not be permitted to take part in any future competition for a collective training partner. There will be an Test & Reference Introduction Session held virtually on Friday 22 July 2022, 1000-1100hrs. Please provide expression on interest in attending by emailing Army-Comrcl-Procure-Proj-mailbox@mod.gov.uk by NLT than 15:00 hours on Thursday 21 Jul 2022. All presentation material and questions and answers will be captured and made available to attendees post the event through DSP. Please follow the below link to the PQQ for more information on how to apply: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/0393035101820162E02E ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808787b8-f615-48fb-a5f6-7962afb71e39 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,100,000 | | 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 | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 18 Jul 2022 at 10:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808787b8-f615-48fb-a5f6-7962afb71e39 - 15 Jul 2022 at 11:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808787b8-f615-48fb-a5f6-7962afb71e39 - 15 Jul 2022 at 11:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808787b8-f615-48fb-a5f6-7962afb71e39 - 15 Jul 2022 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808787b8-f615-48fb-a5f6-7962afb71e39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/808787b8-f615-48fb-a5f6-7962afb71e39 18th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/0393035101820162E02E Opportunity Listing Link to DPQQ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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