--- title: "Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)" published: "2021-02-15" --- # Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), is initiating a tender titled "Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2)" for training and simulation services in military contexts. This procurement falls under the services category and is primarily focused on the defence industry, with a significant investment of £30 million, which includes a minimum contract value of £10 million. The tender process is currently at the planning stage, set to close on 1st April 2021. The expected contract will commence on 1st April 2022 and continue until 31st March 2030. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in training and simulation systems, particularly those offering Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) solutions. Companies capable of providing interoperable and accessible simulation tools could significantly benefit by competing for this contract. The project aims to enhance training methodologies across various military applications, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses in the defence sector, simulation technology providers, and those focused on developing innovative training solutions that meet interoperability standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, further broadening the competitive landscape. ## Notice Training and simulation in military vehicles. Training and simulation in security equipment. Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. Training and simulation in warships. Training and simulation in aircraft, missiles and spacecraft. Training and simulation in military electronic systems. The Training & Simulation System Programme (TSSP) team, part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), is considering the potential requirement for the provision of a Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) to provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use. Should, following completion of the market sounding exercise, the MoD wish to take forward the potential requirement then it will be expected that the preferred supplier would be able to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage a solution capable of operating on standard Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) hardware over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years). The solution will be interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant). The solution will be COTS that will be licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Interoperability with Allied nations is also highly desirable. 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 and simulation in security equipment.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea26539-dfc8-4b34-a0f5-b06f93c53c61 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000,000 | | 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, 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 - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment - 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition - 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles - 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships - 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 15 Feb 2021 at 10:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea26539-dfc8-4b34-a0f5-b06f93c53c61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea26539-dfc8-4b34-a0f5-b06f93c53c61 15th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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