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title: "ARMOUR Centre Support Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cbf9e2e1-f6ea-4a6a-ab95-fe3cd96f3aec"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-03-18"
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# ARMOUR Centre Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbf9e2e1-f6ea-4a6a-ab95-fe3cd96f3aec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking proposals for the ARMOUR Centre Support Contract, focusing on education and training services, particularly specialist training and simulation in military vehicles. The procurement is at the tender stage, with applications due by 29 April 2021. The contract, valued between £50 million and £90 million, is set to begin on 31 October 2022 and continue until 31 October 2029, with the delivery being based in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents robust opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to grow their businesses within the defence sector. Businesses offering training and simulation services related to military operations, as well as those involved in the management of sports facilities operations, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this competitive procedure with negotiation approach.

## Notice

Defence Souring Portal (DSP) invitation to participate in Dynamic Pre-Qualification Questionnaire for the ARMOUR Centre Support Contract at Bovington and Lulworth. Additional information: DSP DPQQ - 701434377-ASC-PQQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423a748f-18cf-4bea-994f-0e9497948ff6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2022 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000,000 |
| 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 | WARMINSTER |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA12 0DJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Warminster North & Rural |
| Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services
- 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles
- 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2021 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423a748f-18cf-4bea-994f-0e9497948ff6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/423a748f-18cf-4bea-994f-0e9497948ff6
  18th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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