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title: "Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037706"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT"
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# Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037706

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for Training simulators, with a focus on flight simulators. The tender, currently in the active stage, involves the design, development, and installation of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment at RAF Brize Norton. The tender deadline for submission is set for 6th March 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in flight simulators, training simulators, and ground flying trainers to participate in the competitive procedure with negotiation. The anticipated contract value is between £3,000,000 and £4,000,000, covering a duration of 5 years. Businesses capable of providing tailored solutions for immersive training experiences, incorporating VR technologies, would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities in the defence training industry.

## Notice

Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer equipment. The TET system will be used to train military paratroopers on the correct method of aircraft exit drills, when deploying from the rear of military aircraft. The TET will require a permanent ground-based facility to allow paratroopers to train repetitively on aircraft tailgate exit drills. It is anticipated that the TET will include a safe and robust training environment to enable trainees to undertake repetitive tailgate exits that reflect the conditions experienced at the rear of military aircraft during live exits, namely, aircraft propeller blast and slipstream. The intention is for this to include the ability to conduct video review and analysis to support trainee feedback and assessment. The Authority are open to the potential establishment of a system which incorporates Virtual Reality (VR) where it can be demonstrated that this meets the key requirement of providing a realistic experience in accordance with the contract requirements. The planned location for the TET System is RAF Brize Norton (subject to relevant siting board approval). Anticipated Contract The anticipated contract is expected to cover the design, development, installation and initial spares/maintenance support for the TET equipment. The anticipated duration of the contract is 5 years, which will cover the completion of all of these activities. The proposed contract will be based upon MOD Standard Terms (Standard Contract 2), with additional conditions appropriate to the contract requirements. This is expected to include specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), social value measures, and a limitation of contractor's liability. The anticipated contract value is between PS3,000,000 and PS4,000,000 and it is the Authority's intention to agree a Firm Price for this contract. However, the Authority will also look to seek feedback from Contractors on the most economically viable method of pricing. Additional information: PQQ Link - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7209594401862C950BE0 Opportunity Listing Link - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51909 Contracts Finder Opportunity: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh Contracts Finder External ID: 0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34 PIN Link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/n

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021711-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DEFENCE EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT |
| Additional buyers | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34741500 - Ground flying trainer

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2023 at 15:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021711-2023
- 7 Feb 2023 at 19:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003796-2023
- 15 Nov 2022 at 10:50 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032321-2022
- 19 Oct 2022 at 13:22 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029455-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=51909
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/n
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/notice/showNationalData.do?noticeId=1176981#fh
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/01034202018992873C76
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/1421547501862CE642BF
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7209594401862C950BE0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
- https://www.gov.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

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