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title: "Title missing - see contract for details."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04085a"
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# Title missing - see contract for details.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04085a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of battle simulators and training in military electronic systems to Elbit Systems UK. The procurement method used was selective, negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract value is £21,887,870.44, and it was signed on 13th September 2023. The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, initiated this tender to enhance training capabilities for the 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar by integrating realistic simulated firing solutions within a simulated environment.

This tender presents business opportunities for companies specializing in military electronic systems and training simulations. Businesses with expertise in producing battle simulators that integrate with existing systems and comply with open architecture standards are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's focus on more effective and assured training methods over a 10-year contract period offers long-term growth potential for suppliers who can meet the specified requirements and provide innovative solutions for individual, trade, and collective training needs.

## Notice

Battle simulators. Military electronic systems. Training and simulation in military electronic systems. Interim IDFS will bring a capability into service from 2022 to support 105mm Light Gun and 81mm Mortar training. The system shall produce a realistic simulated firing solution, fall of shot and effect within a simulated environment and be able to integrate with in-service simulation systems and based on open architecture and DmaSC compliance, ensure integration with potential future systems. An outline of the proposed requirement will be to demonstrate, implement and manage, over an initial period of 3 years followed by 7 x 1-year options (subject to change) a managed service capable of delivering more effective and better assured Individual, Trade and Collective Training. A change in the quantity of 81mm mortar and/or 105mm artillery equipments may or may not occur throughout the duration of the Contract. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here, they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029440-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,887,870 |

## 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELBIT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 35740000 - Battle simulators
- 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2023 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029440-2023

## Provenance

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