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title: "Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer (RAST)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032870"
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# Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer (RAST)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032870

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to procure a "Rotary Avionics and Systems Trainer (RAST)" to enhance training capabilities within the defence sector. This service falls under the industry category of technology maintenance and is classified as "Maintenance of information technology software". The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract signed on 28 February 2022, and a total contract value of £623,850. The successful delivery location for this project is MOD Lyneham, with a requirement to commence by 21 March 2022 to ensure timely student training starting from 1 April 2022. This procurement used a selective method and a restricted process for submissions, receiving only one bid, which was successfully awarded.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in technology and training solutions, particularly those experienced in providing classroom-based software and support systems. Companies that possess expertise in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software solutions and can deliver corrective and preventative maintenance services over a three-year contract period, with the potential for two additional one-year extensions, would be well-suited to compete. Furthermore, businesses that can provide robust training packages for instructors and course designers will likely find this contract aligns well with their service offerings, thereby supporting their growth within the defence sector.

## Notice

Requirement to provide a classroom-based desk-top trainer that gives trainees a graphical representation of a helicopter systems that the trainee can interact with using virtual test equipment. Corrective and Preventative Maintenance and Support of the software for a period of 3 years plus 2 x 1 year OPTIONAL extensions. A train the trainer package will be required at the start of the contract to ensure trainers and course designers are fully competent in the use of the software. Training software package must be commercial of the shelf (COTS). Requirement must be available by 21 March 2022 so that student training can commence by 1 April 2022

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008661-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £623,850 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | PENNANT INTERNATIONAL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72267100 - Maintenance of information technology software

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2022 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008661-2022

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