--- title: "Interim Indirect Fires Simulation 701554451 (TSSP/128) - CF Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-08-02" --- # Interim Indirect Fires Simulation 701554451 (TSSP/128) - CF Opportunity Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c8cca6de-cd3a-405d-a428-f91b37bf512c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure services for the "Interim Indirect Fires Simulation 701554451 (TSSP/128) - CF Opportunity" as part of their training capabilities. This contract falls within the military electronic systems category, particularly focusing on battle simulators and training in military electronic systems. The tender is currently within the planning phase, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 September 2021. The contract is anticipated to commence on 29 April 2022, running until 28 April 2025, with a total value estimated between £15 million and £50 million, based on competitive procedures with negotiation above the threshold. The delivery addresses include various locations such as the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in military training solutions, simulation technologies, and integration services. Companies with expertise in developing advanced training systems that comply with open architecture and DmaSC standards would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the contract's scale, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering innovation and collaboration within the defence sector. ## Notice Interim IDFS will bring a capability into service from 2022 to support 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar training. The system shall produce a realistic simulated firing solution, fall of shot and effect within a simulated environment and be able to integrate with in-service simulation systems and based on open architecture and DmaSC compliance, ensure integration with potential future systems. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and manage, over an initial period of 3 years followed by 7 x 1-year options (subject to change) a managed service capable of delivering more effective and better assured Individual, Trade and Collective Training. A change in the quantity of 81mm mortar and/or 105mm artillery equipments may or may not occur throughout the duration of the Contract. In issuing this 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: Original Contract Notice Reference - 2020/S 204-497673 Original Contract Notice URL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dc3770e7-559c-4b3d-8633-9c3ec3112c0a?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00593f60-6516-4eab-ba72-3451e500be91 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 35700000 - Military electronic systems - 35740000 - Battle simulators - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 2 Aug 2021 at 08:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00593f60-6516-4eab-ba72-3451e500be91 - 9 Jul 2021 at 10:54 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00593f60-6516-4eab-ba72-3451e500be91 - 9 Jul 2021 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00593f60-6516-4eab-ba72-3451e500be91 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00593f60-6516-4eab-ba72-3451e500be91 2nd August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ae2c1e5-ea9c-4ab7-a84f-f0cb9cc78d5b n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c3ce53a-db39-4576-8cb1-d5aed9095bff n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51395 Link to ITN documents for transparency ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/dc3770e7-559c-4b3d-8633-9c3ec3112c0a?origin=SearchResults&p=1 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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