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title: "CLS and PDS for Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)"
published: "2017-04-18"
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# CLS and PDS for Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c45d9a6f-c429-4694-8e8a-2c03f2f01bb5

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## Summary

The tender for the Command and Staff Trainer (CAST), valued at £4,954,207, is being issued by the Ministry of Defence's Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP) based in Bristol, England. This procurement, categorised under training simulators, is currently in the active phase and seeks to deliver services related to collective military training. The contract period is set to commence from 2nd April 2016 and is due to conclude by 31st March 2018. Interested suppliers should note that the tender period concluded on 1st April 2016, with key documentation available through Contracts Finder.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in training simulation technologies, particularly those focused on military and defence sectors. Companies capable of providing advanced simulation solutions that enhance operational command and control training for military formations would be well-positioned to compete for this tender. Additionally, firms with experience collaborating with governmental organisations in the UK could leverage their existing knowledge to enhance their bids for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Command And Staff Trainer (CAST) provides training at collective training level 4 to 7. CAST allows training of commanders and their HQ staff from Battle group to Division formations in operational command and control procedures. The current CAST system utilises the Advanced Battlespace computer simulation (ABACUS) in conjunction with other supporting software co-owned by the MOD and DND (VCCI, SIMSPEAK). 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: Training simulators.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ede96a-3e49-4aa8-a3bb-cd1afb1ee834 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2016 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,954,207 |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 09:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ede96a-3e49-4aa8-a3bb-cd1afb1ee834

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ede96a-3e49-4aa8-a3bb-cd1afb1ee834
  18th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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