Provision of Pacific 24 Simulator

The RNR require Defence Virtual Simulation (DVS) for small boat coxswain training. The training solution requires a driving console based on the Pacific 24 Mk4 Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) as used by the RN. This console will be integrated into DVS to allow a trainee to practice boat driving at each of the RNR units across the country.

Expected use of these DVS trainers is around 10 hours per week with a requirement for 15 x static trainer consoles and 5 x mobile trainer consoles.

Contract start date and duration

Contract to start as soon as possible with delivery to first RNR Unit by 31 Jan 20 and last by 15 Mar 20. Support/maintenance contract to start from first delivery and continue for 5 years with an option to continue for a further 5 years to be paid annually.

MOD owned Virtual Battle Space 3 Software is to be integrated with the contractor's hardware solution, as specified in the SOR.

Additional information: Bidding documents include all SOR, Evaluation Criteria and all other information necessary for bidding.