Scope
Reference
715719458
Description
The Future Maritime Synthetic Navigation Capability (FMSNC) project under Selborne Contract (Fleet 00603) Task TO13b placed two (2) Training Simulators at Portsdown Technology Park (PTP) which is a non-MOD site. Whilst the original PTP Lease was included in Selborne TO13b which expires March 2026, the extension of the lease is not. A new hosting arrangement/ lease is required to be sourced for 01 April 2026 to 31 December 2027 directly with Metaverse, for the continuation of use of the Simulators.
Contract 1. Bridge Navigation Training Simulators Hosting Lease
Supplier
Contract value
- £600,000 excluding VAT
- £720,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 20 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 December 2027
- 1 year, 9 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 63121100 - Storage services
Contract locations
- UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
Metaverse VR
- Companies House: 13684068
3.05, Innovation And Collaboration Hub, Portsdown Technology Park, North Hill
Portsmouth
PO6 3RU
United Kingdom
Email: comms@metaverse-vr.co.uk
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Ministry of Defence
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ
Leech Building, Whale Island
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
United Kingdom
Email: eleanor.rust100@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
Region: UKJ31 - Portsmouth
Organisation type: Public authority - central government