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title: "PROVISION OF LIQUID CARGO OPERATING SUMILATOR (LICOS) TRAINING FOR RFA PERSONNEL"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# PROVISION OF LIQUID CARGO OPERATING SUMILATOR (LICOS) TRAINING FOR RFA PERSONNEL

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b269b783-d487-49c3-8411-ccbb9cd0ceec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, which has awarded a contract for the provision of Liquid Cargo Operating Simulator (LICOS) training for its personnel. This contract, valued at £99,637, falls under the services category, specifically focusing on training simulators. It has a contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and lasting until 1st July 2025, with the procurement method identified as a direct award through a single tender action. The tender period concluded on 21st May 2021 and the contract was officially awarded on 5th July 2021, with delivery to take place in the South East region of the UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing training services and simulators, to engage with a key government agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider participating in similar future tenders, as they are well-suited for bids in training and educational services. The Ministry of Defence’s commitment to enhancing staff capabilities through specialised training programmes presents an avenue for growth in the services sector.

## Notice

Confirmation of award of contract, document attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbad70e0-11f1-453c-9247-f716239c0990 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 1 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,637 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,637 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLENT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2021 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbad70e0-11f1-453c-9247-f716239c0990

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbad70e0-11f1-453c-9247-f716239c0990
  5th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9eb85cf0-8c74-4c36-a539-55be79f9d201
  n/a

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