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title: "Defence Virtual Simuluation 2"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0292cc"
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# Defence Virtual Simuluation 2

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0292cc

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the "Defence Virtual Simulation 2" project aimed at enhancing training capabilities within defence and security. The contract, classified under training services in defence materials, has an estimated overall value of £25,000,000, with an initial award value of £7,199,994 for a core period of five years, potentially extending for a further three years. The procurement method used is selective, specifically a competitive procedure with negotiation, with the tender stage in progress and important deadlines including 1 April 2021 for submissions.

This opportunity represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in simulation technologies, software development, and defence training solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the authority's consideration of their suitability for the contract. Establishments with experience in providing common interoperable software tools, particularly those that can leverage Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) technology, will be well positioned to compete for this ten-year contract, which seeks to enhance training capabilities across various defence activities.

## Notice

Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use. DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years). The solution is interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant). The solution is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence. Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use. DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years). The solution is interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant). The solution is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Additional information: Please note the overall through-life cost for this Contract is anticipated to be PS25,000,000 (in line with the original Contract Notice), this includes potential uptake of priced options. The awarded contract value for the core 5 year duration is PS7,199,994 original Contract Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

Options: 3 x 1-year extensions 8 x additional priced options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010325-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | 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 | BOHEMIA INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
- 80620000 - Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition
- 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles
- 80640000 - Training and simulation in warships
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2022 at 16:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010325-2022
- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- http://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk/delta/project/reasonsForExclusion.html#dspr
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:590237-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.dcocontracts.mod.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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