--- title: "Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) - **FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY**" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-03-10" --- # Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) - **FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY** Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e2bea5dc-d8bb-492c-bc39-818fafc23a64.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is issuing a selective tender for the Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)), aimed at enhancing military training through a computer-based virtual environment. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified under the CPV code 80610000 for training and simulation in security equipment. The tender period is set to end on 17th May 2021, with the contract likely to commence on 1st April 2022, lasting four years with two optional extensions. The total estimated value of the contract is £10,000,000, with delivery expected across the UK. This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in training solutions, simulation technologies, or military services. Firms offering innovative approaches to virtual training environments, particularly those equipped to deliver flexible scenario generation and content integration, would find this tender beneficial for business growth. By engaging in this tender, successful bidders can significantly contribute to military readiness while expanding their market reach within the defence sector. ## Notice **FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPPORTUNITY** . The Training & Simulation System Portfolio (TSSP) team, part of DE&S within the UK MoD, is considering the potential requirement for the provision of a Interim Combined Arms Virtual Trainer (Deployable). ICAVS(D) Will be used to provide teams and junior commanders with a simple, effective computer-based training environment that enables them to carry out tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and command and control (C2), patrolling, counter-IED, ISTAR management and exploitation and mission planning training in a realistic virtual environment. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage, over a period of 4 years plus 2 option years in 1 year increments, a managed service capable of delivering individual, platoon to company level (or service/arm equivalent) collective training across the UK and abroad. It will support a range of environments, equipment and missions types by being flexible in its scenario generation and content integration, exploiting MOD corporate simulation data where practicable. ICAVS(D) will contribute to the preparation of land environment (LE) force elements (FEs) force preparation through provision of exercise design which will provide specific unit exercise scenarios that are pre-scripted and reflect the collective training objectives (CTOs) for each service/arm. At its core ICAVS(D) capability will provide exercises at unit locations, or agreed alternatives, through the provision of training delivery of virtual simulated training utilising CTO and commanding officers direction. After action review (AAR) will provide the facility to deliver a debrief to the training audiences, which will be presented by the unit chain of command with support from the service provider. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83110f05-065d-403a-9194-e917cdb28089 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | 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 - 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 - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 10 Mar 2021 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83110f05-065d-403a-9194-e917cdb28089 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83110f05-065d-403a-9194-e917cdb28089 10th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87aeb8fc-b20a-4572-acd0-1c9332008962 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4366375d-3660-4fad-aeb2-a4be0a7d5bc5 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0d1ab36-121d-4c34-a286-5ed32f9f266a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9829c720-fa85-416e-9c67-151c9955b2d0 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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