Published date: 15 December 2023

This notice was replaced on 15 August 2024

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Awarded contract (published 15 August 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 80650000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£670,000

Procurement reference

tender_403163/1294282

Published date

15 December 2023

Closing date

28 June 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 July 2024

Contract end date

1 July 2034

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Flight Simulation and Synthetic Training Team, part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") intends to place a new contract with Pennant PLC ("Pennant") for the repair and software maintenance of an updated Virtual Reality Parachute Trainer (VRPT 3) at RAF Brize Norton. The Authority intends to place a new contract with Pennant for a value of £670,000 for a period of up to 5 years, plus 5-year option.

About the buyer

Contact name

Anne Kut

Address

Ministry of Defence Abbey Wood, NH1 Atrium Bristol
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

anne.kut100@mod.gov.uk