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title: "Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)"
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# Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1d6245a-97e3-428c-8df4-5db6be3407ab

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has completed the procurement process for the "Command and Staff Trainer (CAST)" project, classified under training simulators, with a total contract value of £7,255,512. The contract, which was awarded on 26th February 2020, is effective from 29th February 2020 to 28th February 2023, with potential extensions of four additional one-year options. The procurement was conducted through a limited method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the services will be delivered primarily at MOD sites in Catterick and Warminster in the UK, as well as in Sennelager, Germany.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in service provisions for military training systems, particularly those capable of offering Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS). Companies that are well-versed in synthetic training environments and have experience with defence contracts would be particularly suited to engage in future related opportunities. Although this specific contract has already been awarded, understanding this sector could facilitate connections with the MOD for potential upcoming tenders in similar domains.

## Notice

(For Transparency Purposes Only) - Contract Award.This notice serves to announce the Contract Award Only. It is NOT an Expressions of interest for a new opportunity. CAST represents a synthetic training system which facilitates Collective Training (CT) from levels 4 to 6, representing higher formation battle training for commanders and their staff, enabling planning and execution of operations within a simulated virtual environment at 3 (three) MOD sites (Catterick and Warminster, UK, and Sennelager, Germany). The contract will be for three-years with an additional 4 (four) 1 (one)-year option years for the provision of Contractor Logistic Support (CLS) and Post Design Services (PDS) for the Command and Staff Trainer (CAST).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ec0214-0969-441b-85bf-554aaeb31b29 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Feb 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,255,512 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,255,512 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2020 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ec0214-0969-441b-85bf-554aaeb31b29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73ec0214-0969-441b-85bf-554aaeb31b29
  5th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36767e98-ffb0-43b4-bd10-607f83893487
  Offer Letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1be359ce-afaf-404d-b779-64bcb75669f0
  Terms & Conditions

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