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title: "Supply Chain Notice:Provision of a Virtual Trainer (VT)"
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# Supply Chain Notice:Provision of a Virtual Trainer (VT)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2cee2d7-7f96-408c-a25a-5bc8e39c58c6

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of a Virtual Trainer (VT) to create a high-fidelity training environment for vessel crews. The tender, titled "Supply Chain Notice: Provision of a Virtual Trainer (VT)," falls under the industry category of Training and simulation in warships. Raytheon UK (RUK) will conduct the procurement exercise with a planned Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) issuance by November 2023. Interested parties can participate in the Industry Day on 27/10/2023 by expressing their interest before the deadline on 25/10/2023.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in virtual training solutions and simulation technology to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate in the procurement process. The Virtual Trainer (VT) system, aimed at providing training to vessel crews, requires sophisticated simulation software, innovative technology, and hardware components, offering potential business growth opportunities in the training and simulation sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is to update potential suppliers on the upcoming procurement exercise that will be conducted by Raytheon UK (RUK) for the Provision of a Virtual Trainer (VT). A previous PIN and Industry Day was held in May 2023, describing a tendering process which included elements of the 3D rendering model of the vessel being available. However, subsequent developments have brought about a change of strategy in which the whole procurement is now being offered as a competitive Tender which includes the requirement to create the 3D rendering model. The Industry Day will update potential suppliers on the revised approach in more detail. RUK is planning to issue the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) by November 2023. Parties who wish to participate in the new Industry Day session that will be held on 27/10/2023 are requested to express or re-confirm their interest by email to delta.procurement.services@raytheon.co.uk. The deadline for responses is 5pm on 25/10/2023. Summary of Services: The Virtual Trainer (VT) is required to provide an accurate virtual representation of a class of vessel, using the vessel's 3D CAD design modelling as a basis. The model will need to represent different systems and sub-systems within the vessel and provide user interactions that allow trainees to operate and maintain them. Initially the model will depict the class of vessel; in due course it is envisaged that the model will be refined to take account of features specific to individual platforms. The VT will allow trainees to undergo specific training in a high-fidelity environment, supporting onshore training of vessel crews throughout the lifetime of the class in accordance with the Training Objectives (TOs) set out in a suite of Training Needs Analysis (TNA) documents. The VT systems will be supplied to multiple sites and portable devices; one of those sites has five classrooms with allocation for c100 trainee workstations. Each VT system will comprise a number of elements, anticipated to include but not limited to: - Simulation engine software and accompanying virtual world models; - Underlying hardware* on which the software will run; - Innovative technology that will add to the experience. Additional information: *As part of this procurement, there is a potential requirement to supply a full set of hardware for multiple sites but priced as a separate line item in the proposal, as a costed option. This will potentially comprise of Workstations and Virtual Reality Headsets. The VT system will capture Training Recordings of each trainee for subsequent analysis and use by the instructors; recordings will include synchronised audio and visual aspects. Upon completion of a training exercise instructors will be able to brief trainees on the outcome of their training using a playback capability within the instructional environment. Trainees will need to access Learning Management System (LMS) materials (for example manuals, videos, and exercise instructions) during an exercise, and some LMS material will be required 'in-world', so a means of data transfer between LMS and VT will be required. Additional text: RUK is undertaking this PIN to seek the views and opinions of those capable organisations that may be interested in helping to deliver this solution. While participation in this PIN exercise is not a mandatory requirement, those who have not previously submitted a response are strongly encouraged to do so; the information supplied will help structure this 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67e7d56-d3c5-4f90-a0a4-7738ce46b536 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| 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 | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HARLOW |
| 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

- 16 Oct 2023 at 10:43 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67e7d56-d3c5-4f90-a0a4-7738ce46b536

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a67e7d56-d3c5-4f90-a0a4-7738ce46b536
  16th October 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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