---
title: "704104450 - Maritime Command & Staff Trainer (MCAST)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0581c8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-08-05"
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# 704104450 - Maritime Command & Staff Trainer (MCAST)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0581c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has entered the award stage for the Maritime Command & Staff Trainer (MCAST) procurement, classified under training and simulation in security equipment. This contract is particularly relevant within the UK, focusing on defence services. The procurement method used was selective, specifically negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract, which has been awarded to QinetiQ LTD, was signed on 31st July 2025 and holds a total value of £34,000,000 with initial activities covering a 5-year period and provision for extensions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in defence technology, training, and simulation. Companies capable of developing and managing sophisticated virtual training environments aligned with Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence principles may find substantial growth potential here. Moreover, this contract offers prospects for integration and collaboration with NATO and other international partners, signifying opportunities for organisations seeking to strengthen their position within the defence sector. Businesses with robust capabilities in delivering complex defence solutions would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

The MCAST System will provide a virtual environment for Maritime Battlestaffs (MBS) Tier 1, 2 and 2+ training and assurance exercises. The MCAST System will also provide interface to MBS participation in Tier 3 exercises run by other organisations with the potential to stretch to join Tier 4 exercises. At a lower level MCAST might be exploited for specific Tier 1 training delivered to the MBS or sub-teams. The intent is for MCAST to be capable of linking to the wider Defence synthetic training environments. Compliance with Defence Modelling and Simulation Coherence (DMaSC) principles, as defined in JSP 939, will enhance coherence and interoperability, enable efficiencies, and facilitate integration with other synthetic environments. Links to NATO, other international partners and, potentially, component level organisations are expected to follow. The initial 5 Year Contract Period has a value of PS24,817,763.88, with the costed options (including two +1 year options) taking the overall Contract Value to PS34,000,000.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046226-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,000,000 |

## 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35740000 - Battle simulators
- 80610000 - Training and simulation in security equipment

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2025 at 14:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046226-2025

## Provenance

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