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title: "Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES) Support and Repair and Post Design Services"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)"
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# Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES) Support and Repair and Post Design Services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, TRAINING AND SIMULATION SYSTEMS PROGRAMME (TSSP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f72b2286-ad25-44ae-9d45-e173083ce297

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme (TSSP), has awarded a contract for the provision of support and repair services for the Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES). This contract, valued at £61,746,582, is effective from 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2027, with the initial tender period concluding on 31st March 2020. The DFWES is a sophisticated training simulator employed in military exercises, facilitating realistic weapon engagement scenarios for various armoured platforms. The procurement process was classified under the "services" category and involved the bidding company, SAAB AB, based in Sweden.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in military training systems, simulation technology, and logistics support services. Companies with experience in advanced technology solutions and a strong track record in the defence sector would be particularly well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. Engaging with this contract could allow these businesses to not only expand their client base within government contracts but also enhance their portfolio in high-value defence services.

## Notice

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, proposes to place with SAAB AB a three-year contract with four one-year option years for the provision of additional Contractor Logistic Support, Support Repair and Post Design Services for Direct Fire Weapons Effect Simulator (DFWES). DFWES is an appended precision laser based tactical engagement system for vehicles, armoured platforms, heavy weapon systems and anti-tank weapons used in force on-force exercises as part of collective training. It simulates and records the effects of weapon engagements on vehicles and enables realistic and challenging training. 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 simulators.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12300dd1-0596-4a26-8bf5-540c06eed522 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,746,582 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,746,582 |
| 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, 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators

## Release History

- 3 May 2020 at 14:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12300dd1-0596-4a26-8bf5-540c06eed522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12300dd1-0596-4a26-8bf5-540c06eed522
  3rd May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

## Provenance

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