Roundless Tactical Engagement Simulation (RTES)

Concepts

• training simulators
• rtes
• bristol
• roundless tactical engagement simulation
• simulation system programme
• provision of a roundless tactical engagement system
• rtes contract
• rtes requirement
• rtes capability
• quantity of rtes equipment

Location

Bristol:

Description

The Training & Simulation System Programme (TSSP) team, part of Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) within the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), is considering the potential procurement of a requirement for the provision of a Roundless Tactical Engagement System (RTES). RTES will enhance the delivery of Battlecraft Syllabus (BCS) training through the realistic representation of personal weapon operation and effects, increased ability for Force Elements to access measurement and evaluation systems, and a reduced dependency on blank ammunition and training estate resources. RTES will bring a capability into service from 2022. Should, following completion of the Dynamic Pre-qualification Questionnaire exercise, the MoD wish to take forward the potential requirement then it will be expected that the preferred supplier would be able to implement and maintain a solution over a period of up to ten (10) years consisting of an initial five (5) year contract duration for the equipment delivery and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), and a further five (5) x one (1) year contract options. The Authority reserves the right to change and take the option years as a combination, or as one (1) year increments. In issuing this Contract Notice and engaging with the Market, the Authority is not committing to carrying out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this notice. If third parties are interested in engaging with the Authority in relation to the requirements stated here, they must do so without sharing information that is protected by copyright or patents. RTES is an innovative solution which forms part of the Collective Training Transformation Portfolio (CTTP). There may be a potential for the RTES contract to transfer to a 'Managing Agent' during the life of the contract. Quantity or scope: The RTES requirement will support training exercises conducted at training locations initially in the UK, with potential for deployment overseas. The capability is intended for use as widely as possible (the service may be provided in a variety of environments and climates) without the need for fixed infrastructure. The RTES capability initially intends to deliver equipment units of a training system (quantity to be determined) through live instrumented training. The RTES system will require After Action Review capability which is anticipated to be delivered by the user. A change in the quantity of RTES equipment may or may not occur throughout the duration of the Contract. The Authority reserves the right to withhold or extend the capability and/or add additional training needs in relation to the events, which may include but not be limited to: • Incremental increase in the number of training exercises; • Additional requirements to enable an event to be distributed over multiple locations; • Additional requirements to enable an increased scope of weapon types. • A reduction or increase in the quantity of RTES systems • Additional requirements to enable the RTES system to be deployed to worldwide locations. • Increasing scope to other forms of training event and use in experimentation; and • Contractual options to extend the contract, which if required shall be exercised at the Authority's discretion .

CPV Codes

• 34152000 - Training simulators

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement. Defence Opportunity link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=50963