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title: "Provision of Acoustics Training Devices - PIN"
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# Provision of Acoustics Training Devices - PIN

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/provision-of-acoustics-training-devices-pin-ocds-h6vhtk-03894d). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Ministry of Defence: "Provision of Acoustics Training Devices - PIN". Published status: planned. Planned Pipeline Value: £2,700,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNED (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [Ministry of Defence](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ministry-of-defence-gov-d17)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £2,700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Training simulators
- **Delivery Location:** UKF3
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-03894d`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
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## Description
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) requires a Synthetic Training Aid to be used as part of the training solution for Weapon Systems Operator (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) (WSOp(ISR)) Acoustics.  The equipment must replicate a fixed-wing acoustic processor and include an accurate oceanographic model with representative and modifiable target signatures up to SECRET classification.
Between 3 and 4 systems are required where one system is 2 trainees operating as individuals or a pair and one instructor with an instructor operating system (IOS) to enable instruction and scenario control. Each system should simulate up to 15 acoustic targets, controlled by the present scenario or through the IOS.  Acoustic targets shall be presented on multiple displays as selected by the operator and display narrowband and broadband passive and active information.
The equipment is required for use from Mar 23 therefore, a proven system requiring minimum development or modification is necessary in order to minimise any requirement for RAF Acoustic SME involvement or assistance in delivery and to facilitate a rapid training capability to overcome current equipment obsolescence issues.
The Authority is expected to run an Open Competition with an Accelerates 15 day tender process under Public contract regulations 2015 for the above requirement. 
Predicted dates:
Tender to market: 03/01/2023
Clarification Question close: 11/01/2023
Tender close: 17/01/2023
To note: This PIN is not a means to seek formal expressions of interest; this opportunity may become available in the future through the publication of a formal contract notice that will be published on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Any dates mention are subject to change and are non-committal.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planned
- **CPV codes:** 34152000
- **Delivery regions:** UKF

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033853-2022)
- **Last Source Update:** 2022-11-29T17:37:10.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-28T16:16:17.903Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-03894d