Defence Virtual Simuluation 2

Tender description

Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will 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. DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided 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 is 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 is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Lot 1: Defence Virtual Simulation 2 (DVS2) will 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. DVS2 is a Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) software provided 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 is 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 is licensed at an appropriate level providing enterprise, unrestricted use and distribution by the MoD, thereby enabling widespread use and development opportunities. Additional information: Please note the overall through-life cost for this Contract is anticipated to be £25,000,000 (in line with the original Contract Notice), this includes potential uptake of priced options. The awarded contract value for the core 5 year duration is £7,199,994 original Contract Notice link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002917-2021?origin=SearchResults&p=1