--- title: "ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029c68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029c68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029c68.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-03-16" --- # ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-029c68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029c68.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking tenders for the ARMOUR Centre Support Contract (Project ARGONAUT), located at Bovington and Lulworth in Dorset, UK. The procurement process is at the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 29 April 2021. This contract, valued between £50 million and £90 million, aims to provide comprehensive training and support services within the education and training services industry, particularly in military contexts. Interested suppliers must navigate a pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) process, with the authority intending to invite no more than four candidates to tender based on their financial and technical capabilities. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in training services, particularly in military and defence sectors. Businesses with expertise in instructional design, logistics for defence training operations, or the provision of technical maintenance services for armoured vehicles are particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations capable of demonstrating robust economic standing and technical proficiency in military training solutions will find this a promising prospect for business growth over the anticipated seven-year contract period. ## Notice The ARMOUR Centre Support Contract will deliver an effective and efficient training and support service solution to the ARMOUR Centre located at Bovington and Lulworth. This requirement will encompass delivery of training, maintenance and support services required to enable the outputs pertinent to Defence's reference point for Mounted Close Combat, specialist Dismounted and tactical Communication Information Services, currently provided under an existing contract TMASS2 and new services to address and meet planned and future emerging needs. The services to be delivered are detailed below (see Statement of Requirement (SOR) for further information: a. Provide teaching and instructional services: b. Design, develop and update training packages. c. Provision of stores delivery and accounting services including an Arms store, fuel point and all transport related services. d. Management and operation of an Ammunition Compound. e. Delivery of Physical Training Instruction. f. Level 1 Maintenance of Armoured Vehicles (basic maintenance, to include but not limited to screen wash replacement, tyre changes, etc ) and provision of qualified drivers for the same vehicles. The following anticipated new services may be incorporated into the start or future contract timeline ((dependent on Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) platform programme activity)): a. Provide instruction on the new Ajax family of vehicles. b. Provide instruction on the new Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV). c. Provide instruction on the new variation of Warrior vehicle post capability enhancement programme. d. Provide instruction on the new (enhanced) Challenger 2 vehicles. Quantity or scope: The contract is for a period of 7 years. There are no planned options beyond this period ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005367-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £90,000,000 | | 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 | WARMINSTER | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA12 0DJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Warminster North & Rural | | Westminster constituency | South West Wiltshire | | Delivery location | TLK15 Wiltshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80510000 - Specialist training services - 80630000 - Training and simulation in military vehicles - 92610000 - Sports facilities operation services ## Release History - 16 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005367-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/project/reasonsForExclusion.html#dspr - http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-contracting-purchasing-and-finance-e-procurement-systems - https://supplier-cyber-protection.service.gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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