Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c51-9e7a-737b-9bcb-2cf12f3314c1/comsim [Skip to main content](#main-content) awardedGBdirect award procedureSuitable for SMEs # COMSIM [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value £141,522 Published 3 Nov 2020 Deadline Closed 16 Dec 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The LBTA is a cut down Truck Utility Medium (TUM) which is an approved framework into which real BCIP equipment is mounted for training purposes. The ComSim controls the Radio Frequency (RF) emanating from BOWMAN radios and provides a simulated Electro-Magnetic (EM) environment to allow LBTA users to communicate as if they are in the real world. The combination of ComSim and LBTA is known as the ComSim-LBTA classroom. The requirement is to put in place: - A maintenance service to existing ComSim-LBTA Classrooms to include: Telephone hotline support (1st Line): during normal working hours (0800 - 1630 hours Monday to Thursday, 0800 - 1230 Friday). Repair (2nd and 3rd Line): maximum 8-hour turnaround during normal working hours (0800 - 1800 hours Monday to Thursday, 0800 - 1230 Friday). Annual maintenance and calibration visits to all installed sites. Including but not limited to: visual inspection of equipment; earth-bonding; examining computer hardware for unauthorised software; test-loading of exercises; validation of configuration settings; noise testing and testing of recording and replay functions; the production of a fully costed list of spares within a proposed spares pool; safe installation of ComSim kit and for conducting the Safety Checks when visiting; assure the training to the T3 candidates. Map conversion service to enable Defence mapping to be used with ComSim Compile and distribute Monthly Virus Updates to all sites. - Training Service: Train all instructors on a 2-day complex ComSim-LBTA classroom as appropriate for the site. - Design Authority facilities (including maintenance of current Reference Model) to meet Defence's Design Authority obligations. - Adhoc Tasks including, but not limited to identifying any shortfall in the existing Spares pool, and highlight when spares are low; Read full description ## CPV classification Training simulators Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/37d07f95-395d-406f-985d-1bb9bab1889f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileMinistry of Defence: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)[SectorMore Transport equipment & vehicles tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/transport-equipment-vehicles) ## More tenders like this [Car Club Services The Swaythling Housing Society Ltd (Trading as Abri) 32 days left 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-1211-7123-a7d4-20056dcb5ef8/car-club-services)[CPU 6567 Automated Motor Vehicle and Plant Machinery Parts Nottingham City Council 26 days left 11 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-568e-7257-9a94-eb73ded79759/cpu-6567-automated-motor-vehicle-and-plant-machinery-parts)[Police cars – Suministro de varios vehículos y seis motocicletas destinados a la Policía Local de Mieres Junta de Gobierno del Ayuntamiento de Mieres 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1420f-fc32-725b-bb89-fae217e92fd0/spain-police-cars-suministro-de-varios-vehiculos-y-seis-motocicletas-destina)[Motor vehicles – „Доставка на 1 брой фабрично нов, неупотребяван товарен автомобил с висока проходимост тип пикап за нуждите на Община Брезово“ ОБЩИНА БРЕЗОВО 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-b50f-7084-9d78-1a884fa3f21b/bulgaria-motor-vehicles-dostavka-na-1-broi-fabricno-nov-neupotrebiavan-tova)[Parts of railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; railways traffic-control equipment – Système de mesure automatisée des roues de tramway au défilé (SMAR) : fourniture, installation, mise en service et maintien en conditions opérationnelles, ligne T2 et lignes de tramway fer de la RATP RATP 21 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-5107-72a7-a300-53a0ade24561/france-parts-of-railway-or-tramway-locomotives-or-rolling-stock-railways-traf)[Motor vehicles – „Доставка на 1 брой фабрично нов, неупотребяван товарен автомобил с висока проходимост тип пикап за нуждите на Община Куклен“ ОБЩИНА КУКЛЕН 31 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14210-44c6-739f-94cb-006a5fcef069/bulgaria-motor-vehicles-dostavka-na-1-broi-fabricno-nov-neupotrebiavan-tova)