--- title: "Provision of Acoustics Training Devices - PIN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03894d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03894d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03894d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03894d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-11-29" --- # Provision of Acoustics Training Devices - PIN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03894d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03894d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03894d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the provision of Acoustics Training Devices under a Synthetic Training Aid project for Weapon Systems Operator (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) Acoustics. The equipment must replicate a fixed-wing acoustic processor with an oceanographic model and target signatures up to SECRET classification. The procurement method will involve an Open Competition with an Accelerated 15-day tender process under Public Contract Regulations 2015. Key dates include the tender to market on 03/01/2023, clarification question close on 11/01/2023, and tender close on 17/01/2023. This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses in the goods category. The training simulators industry can benefit from this procurement process. Businesses well-suited to compete are those with expertise in developing synthetic training aids for defence applications. The Ministry is based in High Wycombe, UK, and is expected to run this tender to facilitate rapid training capability and address equipment obsolescence issues in the Weapon Systems Operator training domain. ## Notice The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Synthetic Training Aid to be used as part of the training solution for Weapon Systems Operator (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) (WSOp(ISR)) Acoustics. The equipment must replicate a fixed-wing acoustic processor and include an accurate oceanographic model with representative and modifiable target signatures up to SECRET classification. Between 3 and 4 systems are required where one system is 2 trainees operating as individuals or a pair and one instructor with an instructor operating system (IOS) to enable instruction and scenario control. Each system should simulate up to 15 acoustic targets, controlled by the present scenario or through the IOS. Acoustic targets shall be presented on multiple displays as selected by the operator and display narrowband and broadband passive and active information. The equipment is required for use from Mar 23 therefore, a proven system requiring minimum development or modification is necessary in order to minimise any requirement for RAF Acoustic SME involvement or assistance in delivery and to facilitate a rapid training capability to overcome current equipment obsolescence issues. The Authority is expected to run an Open Competition with an Accelerates 15 day tender process under Public contract regulations 2015 for the above requirement. Predicted dates: Tender to market: 03/01/2023 Clarification Question close: 11/01/2023 Tender close: 17/01/2023 To note: This PIN is not a means to seek formal expressions of interest; this opportunity may become available in the future through the publication of a formal contract notice that will be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Any dates mention are subject to change and are non-committal. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Synthetic Training Aid to be used as part of the training solution for Weapon Systems Operator (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) (WSOp(ISR)) Acoustics. The equipment must replicate a fixed-wing acoustic processor and include an accurate oceanographic model with representative and modifiable target signatures up to SECRET classification. Between 3 and 4 systems are required where one system is 2 trainees operating as individuals or a pair and one instructor with an instructor operating system (IOS) to enable instruction and scenario control. Each system should simulate up to 15 acoustic targets, controlled by the present scenario or through the IOS. Acoustic targets shall be presented on multiple displays as selected by the operator and display narrowband and broadband passive and active information. The equipment is required for use from Mar 23 therefore, a proven system requiring minimum development or modification is necessary in order to minimise any requirement for RAF Acoustic SME involvement or assistance in delivery and to facilitate a rapid training capability to overcome current equipment obsolescence issues. The Authority is expected to run an Open Competition with an Accelerates 15 day tender process under Public contract regulations 2015 for the above requirement. Predicted dates: Tender to market: 03/01/2023 Clarification Question close: 11/01/2023 Tender close: 17/01/2023 To note: This PIN is not a means to seek formal expressions of interest; this opportunity may become available in the future through the publication of a formal contract notice that will be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Any dates mention are subject to change and are non-committal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033853-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 29 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Jan 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators ## Release History - 29 Nov 2022 at 17:37 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033853-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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