--- title: "Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)" published: "2017-11-24" --- # Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a59e2153-e2fc-43d5-a345-41fd1844e3d9.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST)" within the military electronic systems industry, specifically focusing on battle simulators and training simulation services. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, and the deadline for submission is set for 18 January 2018. The anticipated contract duration will commence in April 2019, lasting for five years, with potential extensions up to March 2030. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £20 million to £80 million, and it will be executed through a selective procurement method involving a negotiated procedure. This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand in the defence and technology sectors. Businesses that specialise in the development of training systems, simulation services, or military electronic systems will find this contract particularly relevant. Additionally, companies capable of delivering innovative and immersive training solutions are encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to engage providers who can meet contemporary operational training needs while ensuring compliance with national security regulations. ## Notice 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 Potential Bidders will have the opportunity to ask clarification questions relating to the Contract Notice and DPQQ. The deadline for submission of clarification questions is 12:00, 14th December 2017. The Authority will endeavour to respond to all clarification questions relating to this notice by 20th December 2017. Battle simulators. The Army Headquarters Single Statement of User Need (SSUN) which Joint Fires Synthetic Trainer (JFST) will deliver against is: 'The user requires an intuitive, accessible and immersive training capability to assist in the delivery of Joint Fires training for contemporary operations at Individual and Collective levels, in both the mounted and dismounted roles.' A summary of the JFST requirement can be found in document "20171106-JFST-DPQQ-Industry Brief-O" as an attached Supporting Document to the DPQQ. It is anticipated that the initial contract duration shall run for 5 years from April 2019 until end of March 2024. Also, that the Authority shall have irrevocable options to extend the contract up to a further 6 years until end of March 2030. 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. 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: Battle simulators.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d411ea-470b-46dd-8197-b15d9e30b6bd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 35700000 - Military electronic systems - 35740000 - Battle simulators - 72317000 - Data storage services - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 24 Nov 2017 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d411ea-470b-46dd-8197-b15d9e30b6bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d411ea-470b-46dd-8197-b15d9e30b6bd 24th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - 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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