--- title: "Army Test and Reference capability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-02-02" --- # Army Test and Reference capability Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcadbc93-238a-4e0b-9a73-d4f071bf5356.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, based at Army HQ in Andover, is currently seeking contractors for the "Army Test and Reference Capability" procurement. This project aims to support the testing and integration of innovative technologies for land training, and has an estimated contract duration of three years with potential option years. The tender period ends on 1st April 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 2nd May 2022 and conclude on 1st February 2025. The procurement falls under the "Training services in defence and security materials" category, with a yet-to-be-determined procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in training services, particularly those that can support technology integration and demonstrate expertise in defence and security training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those that can provide innovative solutions and foster collaboration with the Ministry of Defence and other stakeholders. Businesses that are equipped to supply management services, develop testing policies, or facilitate training relations may find this contract particularly suitable for their growth objectives. ## Notice Army HQ requires a Test and Reference Capability that will support the testing and integration of innovative technology and services for land individual, trade and collective training. This will be a three year contract with option years, delivered as a collaborative capability between Army and industry. The T&RC is envisaged to be an enduring capability, this initial phase will focus on establishing the processes and roles to support the development and delivery of the following three outputs; 1. Management of GFX (Government Furnished assets, equipment and information) - Cataloguing and referencing the current training ecosystem. 2. Test and Acceptance - Develop policy and processes for acceptance in be used by the Army. 3. Engagement - To facilitate interactions between industry, the MoD and international partners. Building positive relationships. Other facts: - T&RC will build on existing resources, to develop the interim capability, centred on re-use of extant services. - It is expected to work closely with Defence Simulation Centre, Land Systems Reference Centre, and the Battle Labs and emerging capabilities such as Defence Synthetic Environment Platform and any future collective training partner. - A permanent presence will be required in Andover at Army HQ, with the ability to travel to current Defence training capabilities when required. - The T&RC supplier will be corporately independent during any future collective training partner design phase and will therefore not be permitted to take part in any future competition for a collective training partner. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54866bf-c46a-48dd-aa94-1e09fe8084f6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Procedure type not yet known. Contract start and end dates are estimates. | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 1 Feb 2025 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials ## Release History - 2 Feb 2022 at 13:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54866bf-c46a-48dd-aa94-1e09fe8084f6 - 2 Feb 2022 at 13:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54866bf-c46a-48dd-aa94-1e09fe8084f6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a54866bf-c46a-48dd-aa94-1e09fe8084f6 2nd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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