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title: "709441451 Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer 3_ CFinder"
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# 709441451 Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer 3_ CFinder

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f585bbd1-68d5-467d-853c-5a534ae019b9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the development of a Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer to assist trainees in parachute operations. The contract, titled "709441451 Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer 3_ CFinder," falls under the training and simulation industry category for aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. The procurement involved a negotiated procedure without prior publication and was awarded to Pennant International Limited. The contract period starts on 1st August 2024 and ends on 31st July 2026, with the delivery location specified as RAF Brize Norton in the South West of the United Kingdom. The total contract value is £378,514.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in designing and maintaining training and simulation systems, particularly those working with defence and aerospace applications. The project is well-suited for SMEs specialising in virtual reality technologies, repair, and maintenance services. Additionally, the long-term nature of the contract, spanning two years, provides stable revenue and the potential to build lasting relationships with the Ministry of Defence, thereby fostering business growth and further opportunities within the defence sector.

## Notice

The Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer systems is developed to assist trainees at the initial stages of training of under-canopy training, fault/malfunction recognition and decision making across all disciplines of parachute operation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8449a7-1e67-4548-a4d8-25b7a7f823b4 |
| 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 | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £378,514 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £378,514 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PENNANT INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8449a7-1e67-4548-a4d8-25b7a7f823b4
- 15 Dec 2023 at 10:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/734506ff-43f1-4c9b-98ef-6843ed772c55

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af8449a7-1e67-4548-a4d8-25b7a7f823b4
  15th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/734506ff-43f1-4c9b-98ef-6843ed772c55
  15th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe727ee1-250e-4a30-92bc-dce363d99007
  Redacted VRPT3 T&Cs

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