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title: "Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) - FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY"
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# Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) - FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY, NOT A NEW CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f06b1852-cecd-4932-9e5e-aa77afcbd4ae

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, recently awarded a contract for the "Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable)" project. Classified under the CPV code for training and simulation services in firearms and ammunition, this contract has a total potential value of up to £57,408,756 over a six-year period, starting from 18 October 2021 and concluding on 31 March 2026. The procurement process involved a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, and the award was officially published on 28 October 2021, although this notice is for transparency purposes only and does not represent a new contract opportunity.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence training and simulation technologies. Companies that can provide advanced virtual training environments or have expertise in developing adaptable training solutions for military operations would be especially well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders. This is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative, flexible approaches to training delivery and scenario generation, essential for enhancing military preparedness.

## 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. 10/03/2021 Interim Combined Arms Virtual Simulation (Deployable) (ICAVS(D)) - **FOR TRANSPARENCY ONLY - THIS IS NOT A NEW OPP...https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83110f05-065d-403a-9194-e917cdb280894/6At 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. Additional information: Core contract value for six years is PS5,130,156. With priced options, the contract value over the six years, if options invoked could have a total contract value of PS57,408,756 in line with the original contract notice. This is linked to notices originally created within Defence Contracts Online.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dc2f24-357f-4efc-81fc-73524ea94d0d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £57,408,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,408,756 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELBIT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dc2f24-357f-4efc-81fc-73524ea94d0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86dc2f24-357f-4efc-81fc-73524ea94d0d
  28th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ec7e263-2072-4e6e-86da-e620dde7cdde
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/837a9104-b91a-4135-9fbd-8c156de03102
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a041262-ff64-4f6e-8365-9fb6da272ab6
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ace3c12-d2c5-4731-97f9-45de5325c9d8
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83110f05-065d-403a-9194-e917cdb280894/6At

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