# Defence Virtual Simulation 2 \(DVS2\)

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme \(TSSP\).

## Key facts

- Buyer: Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Training and Simulation Systems Programme \(TSSP\)
- Tender value: £30,000,000
- Published: 15 February 2021
- Contract start: 1 April 2022
- Contract end: 31 March 2030
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 3ea26539-dfc8-4b34-a0f5-b06f93c53c61-413010
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d971a101-b3f8-4e45-81f6-796cdc14bb8c

## Description

Training and simulation in military vehicles\. Training and simulation in security equipment\. Training and simulation in firearms and ammunition\. Training and simulation in warships\. Training and simulation in aircraft, missiles and spacecraft\. Training and simulation in military electronic systems\. 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 requirement for the provision of a Defence Virtual Simulation 2 \(DVS2\) to provide a common, interoperable, accessible and deployable software enabler\(s\) for simulation-based activity across Defence\. Defence Virtual Simulation 2 \(DVS2\) will provide a low fidelity , common virtual simulation tool\(s\) that exploits Commercial Off The Shelf \(COTS\) games-based technology\. It is intended for use as widely as possible, underpinning the interoperability of training systems and enabling its use for applications including decision support; research and development; training; and operations planning and rehearsal, that is free at the point of use\. Should, following completion of the market sounding exercise, the MoD wish to take forward the potential requirement then it will be expected that the preferred supplier would be able to demonstrate, implement and ultimately manage a solution capable of operating on standard Commercial Off The Shelf \(COTS\) hardware over a period of up to 10 years \(made up of 5 years managed service contract \+ 3 x 1 years options which the Authority reserves the right to take as a combination, or as 1 year increments, resulting in perpetual unsupported licences for final 2 years\)\. The solution will be interoperable with extant and future simulations, both nationally and internationally, through the use of open standards and import and export content in open standards \(DMaSC & CIGI compliant\)\. The solution will be COTS that will be licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities\. Interoperability with Allied nations is also highly desirable\. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www\.contracts\.mod\.uk/delta/signup\.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Training and simulation in security equipment\.'\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ea26539-dfc8-4b34-a0f5-b06f93c53c61-413010)