--- title: "711856470 - The Supply and Support of Future JCAST-UK4" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-03-06" --- # 711856470 - The Supply and Support of Future JCAST-UK4 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04ea4d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a competitive tender for the "Supply and Support of Future JCAST-UK4" training services under the defence and security category. The goal is to develop and deliver training exercises that prepare commanders and their staff for contingent operations, integrating multiple domains of military operations. The procurement process, managed from Bristol, has key deadlines including a submission of interest by 3rd April 2025 and an offer period ending on 11th December 2026. This tender seeks to establish a five-year contract valued initially at £70M (ex VAT), with potential option years extending the value to £112M (ex VAT). The competitive flexible procedure will involve a selective procurement method, handling complex training requirements for services classified up to SECRET (UK or NATO) level, and requiring significant security clearances for suppliers. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms experienced in military training, simulation, and software development. Companies with robust security credentials and capabilities in managing technical training services will be well-positioned to compete. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, with a streamlined process to down-select 2 to 5 suppliers to invite for tender, based on both pass/fail and scored criteria. Successful suppliers will need to show competency in delivering sophisticated training solutions and managing high-risk cyber profiles, with the flexibility to adapt to changing standards and geopolitical conditions. The competitive nature and substantial scope of this project offer a lucrative opportunity for businesses to establish or expand their footprint in the defence sector. ## Notice The Future Joint Command and Staff Training (FJCAST) service will deliver combined collective training exercises to prepare commanders and their staff for contingent operations, in accordance with the Defence Exercise Programme (DXP). The service will develop and deliver exercises that incorporate both simulation and fusion doctrine. It will also integrate training across the five 'domains' of military operations: Air, Cyberspace, Land, Maritime and Space. While this requirement is sponsored by Integrated Warfare Centre UK STRATCOM, the contract will potentially cover end users from across MOD. The key deliverables will be command post exercises (CPXs) for a Combined (i.e. multinational) Joint Task Force (JTF) collective training up to and including tiers 3 and 4. These exercises will be both computer-assisted (CAX) and dynamically scripted (i.e. the narrative will depend on what the training audience does during the exercise), and will take place both in the UK and overseas. The military collective training tiers are explained in volume 3 ('Collective Training') of Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822, which can be accessed through the UK government website. This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered a Defence and Security Contract due to its scope and therefore the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 relating to defence and security contracts are applicable. FJCAST contract will be initially for 5 years at an estimated cost of PS70M ex VAT. If option years taken, subject to affordability and approval, this may take the value to PS112M ex VAT. This will be a Service Contract (expected Fully Managed Service). There may be a requirement for further training exercises outside of the core requirement and a tasking process will be included to cover any additional training scope. Information to meet the FJCAST Fully Managed Service in support of collective training, from initial planning through to post-exercise after action reviews, is classified up to and including SECRET (UK or NATO). Suppliers must have the necessary Personal Security Clearances (PSCs) and must have access to facilities with security clearance (Facility Security Clearance [FSC]). Suppliers that do not hold security clearance would need to obtain by contract award. Further security requirements will be detailed during the tender process as part of the PSQ and subsequent invitation to tender. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is High (Reference - RAR-250303A03) It is anticipated that TUPE will apply to this requirement., A previous PIN was published under Notice Reference 2024/S 000-016540 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: Option to purchase additional services as required Renewal: Option to extend the Contract for up to three (3) years in any combination of durations ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008276-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £112,000,000 | | Lots value | £112,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 48 - Software package and information systems - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators - 48931000 - Training software package - 80511000 - Staff training services - 80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems ## Release History - 6 Mar 2025 at 17:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008276-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008276-2025 6th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59580 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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