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title: "Army test and reference capability - Collective Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031163"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-01-31"
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# Army test and reference capability - Collective Training

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031163

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement titled "Army test and reference capability - Collective Training". This is categorised under training services in defence and security materials and will be based in Andover, UK. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with the aim to establish a Test and Reference Capability for innovative technology integration in military training over a three-year contract, which may include option years. Interested parties can register on the e-Tendering system via the government website, and further details are provided by the respective Ministry of Defence units.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology, training services, and simulation systems. Companies that provide innovative solutions and have a background in collaborative training projects would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract allows growth potential through partnerships with the Ministry of Defence and contributions to the evolution of military training capabilities, fostering long-term relationships and access to future projects within the defence sector.

## 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002761-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002761-2022

## Provenance

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