Warrior Training System

Location

United Kingdom:

Description

The MoD intends to place a single source contract with CAE (UK) plc for an initial period of 1 year, with options to extend for a further 3 years (in 1-year increments), therefore the contract duration will be for a maximum 4 years.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Training Simulation Systems Programme within Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has a requirement for Warrior Training Systems (WTS). WTS comprises of the Warrior Gunnery Turret Trainer (WRGTT), Warrior Desk Top Trainer (WRDTT), and the Artillery Fire Control Trainer (AFCT). The gunner and commander training progression uses the in-service WRGTT, WRPTT and WRDTT to train individuals and crews before they progress onto the vehicle and live firing.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

One year baseline Contract with the option to extend for up to 3x1 additional years

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 80600000 - Training services in defence and security materials

Indicators

• Options are available.

Legal Justification

In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this Contract falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of this Contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. Due to the duration of the service of WTS there is a challenge to maintain aging equipment. Furthermore, the estimated out of service date (OSD) for WTS is between 2027 and 2030, meaning obsolescence management is a priority for the contract. With CAE being the Design Authority (DA) and the originator of the production manuals and technical drawings for WTS, this means that CAE Plc is the only economic operator with the required technical expertise required to perform the Contract.

Other Information

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