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title: "Weapon Engagement Simulation System (WESS)"
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buyer: "CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)"
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# Weapon Engagement Simulation System (WESS)

Buyer: CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fa32e290-20aa-4ea2-92f2-7742f6378801

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## Summary

The Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) / Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is currently seeking tenders for the provision of a Weapon Engagement Simulation System (WESS). This procurement falls under the category of training and simulation in firearms and ammunition. The tender is in the active stage with a submission deadline of 13th September 2019. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1st April 2020 and run until 31st March 2023, with options for two additional extensions, potentially extending the contract to a total of six years. The procurement process is being conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development and supply of simulation technologies and training solutions, particularly those specialising in firearms and ammunition training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially accessible, given the CNC's willingness to engage with a single supplier for this system. Companies with expertise in providing high-fidelity simulation systems and related support services could greatly benefit from this contract, aligning with the needs of both the CNC and potential secondary buyers from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Home Office Forces.

## Notice

The CNC is looking for one tenderer to be appointed as a provider of a Weapon Engagement Simulation system (WESS). Weapons and equipment will be available to all CNC officers to provide a training capability which enables replication and testing of a realistic Terrorist attach with a high-fidelity. The awarded contract will be made available to the MOD and Home Office Forces. CNC are only seeking to procure and maintain one system and other authorities make no guarantee to procure any systems. The Value has allowed for other forces to Procure should they wish. The Specification is detailed in full in the ITT document and ITT Response Document. There are options to extend this contract in the first instance by 2 years then one further 1 year extension taking this contract to 6 years with final Contract end date of 31/03/2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932803cc-d396-47a0-b18d-9daf35837f23 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | CIVIL NUCLEAR POLICE AUTHORITY (CNPA) / CIVIL NUCLEAR CONSTABULARY (CNC) |
| Locality | ABINGDON |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 31 Jul 2019 at 07:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932803cc-d396-47a0-b18d-9daf35837f23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/932803cc-d396-47a0-b18d-9daf35837f23
  31st July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29464&B=BLUELIGHT
  The ITT, Supplier ITT Response Document. Terms and Conditions are all downloadable from the link.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31796
  The ITT, Supplier ITT Response Document. Terms and Conditions are all downloadable from the link.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/civil-nuclear-consta

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