Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
Bristol
BS34 8JH
christopher.fullbrook100@mod.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3001571769
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Defence Virtual Simuluation 2
Reference number
701575511 - TSSP/134
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence.
Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use.
DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years).
The solution is interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant).
The solution is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £25,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler(s) for simulation-based activity across Defence.
Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool(s) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) games-based technology. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use.
DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided over a period of up to 10 years (made up of 5 years managed service contract + 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years).
The solution is interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards (DMaSC & CIGI compliant).
The solution is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Environment / Weighting: 13
Quality criterion - Name: Structures / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Equipment / Weighting: 5.3
Quality criterion - Name: Life Forms/Actors / Weighting: 6
Quality criterion - Name: Missions / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Visualisation / Weighting: 11.5
Quality criterion - Name: System Architecture / Weighting: 7
Quality criterion - Name: User Control / Weighting: 9
Quality criterion - Name: Deployability / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Quality criterion - Name: Non-Functional / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Cost criterion - Name: Through-Life Support / Weighting: 5.8
Cost criterion - Name: Governance and Compliance / Weighting: Pass/Fail
Cost criterion - Name: Managed Service and Behaviour / Weighting: 6.6
Cost criterion - Name: Training / Weighting: 7.8
Cost criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Safety and Environmental / Weighting: Pass/Fail
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
3 x 1-year extensions
8 x additional priced options
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note the overall through-life cost for this Contract is anticipated to be £25,000,000 (in line with the original Contract Notice), this includes potential uptake of priced options.
The awarded contract value for the core 5 year duration is £7,199,994
original Contract Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-002917
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
TSSP/134 - 701575511
Title
Defence Virtual Simulation 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
14 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bohemia Interactive Simulations (UK) Ltd
31 Hercules Way, Farnborough Aerospace Centre
Hampshire
GU14 6UU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £25,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note the overall through-life cost for this Contract is anticipated to be £25,000,000 (in line with the original Contract Notice), this includes potential uptake of priced options.
The awarded contract value for the core 5 year duration is £7,199,994
original Contract Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
DE&S MOD
TSSP #4110, MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
DE&S MOD
TSSP #4110, MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Country
United Kingdom