--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: Provision of a Virtual Trainer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-04-28" --- # Supply Chain Notice: Provision of a Virtual Trainer Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cb206781-7d86-4abb-8a39-8e9cb91e4c2a.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, acting as the buyer in this procurement process, has issued a planning notice for the provision of a Virtual Trainer for training and simulation in warships. The procurement stage is currently at the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 19th May 2023. The notice includes key dates such as Bidder Briefing Events on 9th and 10th May 2023, with an expression of interest deadline by 5th May 2023. The location for this opportunity includes various territories and countries, reflecting international reach within the industry category of Training and simulation in warships. This procurement tender for a Virtual Trainer presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in training and simulation technology, particularly those with experience in 3D modelling and educational technology solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the buyer has indicated an interest in engaging with a diverse range of suppliers. The Virtual Trainer project aims to enhance training capabilities for boat crews and onboard personnel, offering a substantial potential for business growth and collaboration with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to inform potential suppliers that an upcoming procurement exercise will be conducted by Raytheon UK (RUK) for the Provision of a Virtual Trainer (VT). RUK is planning to issue a full two-stage Tender by 1st June 2023 and intends to hold two Bidder Briefing Events on 9th May 2023 and 10th May 2023 - which will be held online via Microsoft Teams. The first session will be an open event to provide Bidders with an introduction and overview of the procurement and the second session is for one-to-one sessions. Any relevant information shared within one-to-one sessions will be anonymised and shared with other Bidders to ensure a fair and transparent process. Interested parties are requested to express their interest by no later than 5pm, Friday 5th May 2023, to participate in the briefing sessions by emailing: molly.coburn@raytheon.co.uk. Summary of Services: The Virtual Trainer (VT) is to provide an accurate virtual representation of a class of vessel, building upon existing 3D modelling to support on shore training of crew throughout the lifetime of the class. The VT will be used to support the training of boat crews for all future vessels within the class, with provisional variations across each vessel within class. The VT comprises a number of elements, including but not limited to, trainee workstations (supplied by a 3rd party) to allow trainees to conduct specific training in a high-fidelity environment. The VT will capture Training Recordings for each trainee, for subsequent analysis and use by the instructors; recordings will include synchronised audio and visual aspects. Upon completion instructors will be able to brief trainees on the outcome of their training using the playback capability within the instructional environment. An interface between the VT and Learning Management System (LMS) will be required for data transfer and storage. Through this procurement the VT is expected to utilise pre-existing 3D modelling and to make the required enhancements in order to meet the Training Objectives (TOs) as defined in the Training Needs Analysis (TNAs). RUK is undertaking this PIN in order to seek the views and opinions of those capable organisations that may be interested in helping to deliver this solution. Participation in this PIN exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement(s); however, responses received will assist to inform RUK as to the level of interest from the market and will be used to evidence a decision as to whether or not to undertake a competitive procurement. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST IS THEREFORE IMPORTANT. RUK reserves the right to modify or cancel this PIN or the procurement exercise at any time, without liability to any potential suppliers or other parties. Additional information: Please contact molly.coburn@raytheon.co.uk to receive a copy of the PIN Questionnaire and register your interest in attending the Industry Day(s). The deadline for registering your interest in the Industry Day(s) is 5pm on Friday 5th May 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a0d5b-ad58-4758-80b0-26b69d338e4c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 May 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HARLOW, ESSEX | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM17 9NA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex | | Local authority | Harlow | | Electoral ward | Church Langley North & Newhall | | Westminster constituency | Harlow | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships ## Release History - 28 Apr 2023 at 10:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a0d5b-ad58-4758-80b0-26b69d338e4c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/118a0d5b-ad58-4758-80b0-26b69d338e4c 28th April 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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