Planning

Scenario Design Tool

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

02 Sep 2024 at 07:44

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2024 at 14:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Scenario Design Tool". This tender falls under the industry category of software development, specifically focused on the development of transaction processing and custom software. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is seeking a tool to simplify the process of designing scenarios and generating inputs to battle models. The contract will be based in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The market engagement phase concludes on September 6, 2024. This procurement aims to gauge market appetite and does not constitute a formal request for expressions of interest at this time, but potential suppliers are encouraged to contact hlander@dstl.gov.uk.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, especially those experienced with creating graphical user interfaces using engines like Unreal Engine. SMEs are particularly encouraged to express interest, given their suitability for this project. By participating, businesses can contribute to an essential tool that enhances operational capabilities, thereby increasing their visibility and credibility within the defence sector. Ideal candidates would have the capacity and expertise in both software development and defence modelling systems, positioning them uniquely to fulfil this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scenario Design Tool

Notice Description

Dstl have a requirement for a tool which simplifies the process of designing scenarios and generating inputs to battle models. The overarching specification is for the supplier to create a Graphical User Interface (GUI) using Unreal Engine. The GUI would allow the user to generate and inspect battle scenarios, and simulate them using the battle models operated and supported by the Strategic Systems Group (SSG). The primary purpose of the Scenario Design Tool (SDT) is to simplify the process of interfacing with the battle models used at Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). This is driven by the following needs which have been identified P-1. To increase the user community for battle models, stemming from an increasing requirement to conduct battle modelling studies and develop Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) for battle modelling. P-2. To reduce the time frames associated with developing battle modelling SQEP and familiarising new users with the battle modelling tools and capability at Dstl. P-3. To reduce the overheads involved with creating battle model scenarios, running battle models and viewing simulation results. P-4. To visualise and examine the battle scenario prior to using the battle model. P-5. To perform automatic checks on the validity of threat trajectories within the scenario prior to using the battle model. P-6. To ease the process of sharing output with expert and non-expert communities such as colleagues, customers and stakeholders. P-7. To create a single user interface which can format and pass scenario data to multiple battle models. A scenario is a representation of a battle containing any number of offensive and defensive platforms with specific configurations. As existing examples, in the Strategic Operational Analysis Tool (STOAT) scenarios are defined by a single Extensible Markup Language (XML) file, while in the Ballistic Missile Battle Model (BMBM) scenarios are defined using a collection of files. A platform is a vehicle or facility made up of collection of systems which forms part of a defensive or offensive architecture. A system is an element of a platform which performs a particular task or tasks. It is assumed that the following will be available to the SDT to facilitate its running and therefore not required as part of the SDT itself: A-1. A library, or libraries, of platform data sets. A-2. A trajectory model for generating threat trajectories included within the scenario. A-3. A battle model capable of simulating the scenario. A-4. External scripts to facilitate interfacing with necessary external models and data sets. A Software Requirements Specification has been written and will be supplied with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Additional information: This notice is to gauge market appetite only and does not constitute a formal request for expressions of interest. We request that any supplier who believes they may have the necessary capability, capacity and time to fulfil this requirement email hlander@dstl.gov.uk. This does not form part of the bidding process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-66e5a1cb-6888-4cb4-881c-750013832baa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44ff9108-cc06-430c-8f8e-060e7b673f83
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72232000 - Development of transaction processing and custom software

72262000 - Software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AD
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Further Information

Notice Documents

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