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title: "701228377A - FsAST - Virtual Rear-crew Training Service (VRTS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038b61"
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# 701228377A - FsAST - Virtual Rear-crew Training Service (VRTS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038b61

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has issued a tender titled "701228377A - FsAST - Virtual Rear-crew Training Service (VRTS)" in the services category. This procurement involves designing, purchasing, developing, and providing technical support for a synthetic training system for aircrew and support crew, lasting 5 years. Key dates include a submission deadline of June 1, 2023, with a negotiation period post-evaluation. The procurement method is selective with a negotiated approach.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence offers an opportunity for businesses in the training software development services industry to compete for a long-term contract. Companies specialising in training simulators, training aids and devices, and training software packages are well-suited to participate. The procurement process involves mid-life refresh options, ad hoc tasking opportunities, and a Train the Trainer package. Interested businesses should register on the eSourcing portal and follow the submission instructions to express interest in this tender.

## Notice

The purpose of this procurement is for the design, purchase, development and technical support of a synthetic training system for aircrew and support crew (support crew includes mission specific specialists such as Air Movements, Aero-Medical, Air Dispatch, and Parachutist Dispatch personnel) who are heavily involved in several emergency procedures alongside the Air Load Master (ALM). The requirement will require the design, development, installation and support of relevant COTS hardware and software to utilise 3D images of the interior of C17 and A400M aircraft, Containerised Dispatch System (CDS) loads, parachutists and other loads to allow difficult to replicate training to occur. It will also require the development of scenarios that represent both normal delivery of loads and emergency situations, which may include jammed loads / hung-up parachutists, or 'fire & fumes' in the fuselage of the aircraft to allow trainees to practice undertaking the necessary drills and procedures in both real-time and broken down by stages. A Train the Trainer package will be required for the System. Contract duration is expected to be 5-yrs. An Option for a mid-life refresh of the system and Ad Hoc Tasking shall be included within the Total Contract Value. The Estimate Value of Contract includes provision for this.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002075-2023 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 39162200 - Training aids and devices
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 72212931 - Training software development services
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 19:38 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002075-2023
- 7 Dec 2022 at 12:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034620-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034620-2022

## Provenance

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