Planning

Gladiator Shadow Project CCD2

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

15 Jun 2023 at 11:29

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in High Wycombe, England, has initiated the planning stage of the procurement process for the "Gladiator Shadow Project CCD2" in the aviation test software package industry category. The deadline for engagement is set for June 30, 2023. The tender aims to seek bidders capable of integrating commercial-off-the-shelf components with the Gladiator synthetic environment to develop a prototype training system for Shadow missions.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in aviation test software to showcase their capabilities. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate. Bidders must demonstrate a deep understanding of Shadow mission systems, experience with COTS components, and the ability to work within UK Secret guidelines. The Ministry of Defence is not obligated to award a contract based on this notice but is seeking innovative solutions within a defined budget and timeframe.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gladiator Shadow Project CCD2

Notice Description

Air Command wishes to investigate the ability to integrate commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components with a suitable ownership emulation and the Gladiator synthetic environment to develop a prototype targeted fidelity synthetic operational mission training system for Shadow. As this is a CCD, Air Command is looking for bidders to demonstrate what capability can be delivered within a defined budget and timeframe rather than contracting against an extensive set of User and System Requirements. The delivered system will be tested against an endorsed Shadow operational training scenario and assessed by qualified Shadow operators in order to support any decision to take the capability into core or to develop it further Successful bidders will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of Shadow mission systems, and the Gladiator System of Systems - including its COTS components, experience of working with COTS software and components in an agile military capability delivery process, the ability to work at up to UK Secret and to present a detailed and costed delivery plan for this activity. Gladiator Independent Technical Support personnel will assess bids for technical feasibility and value for money, provide subject matter expert support to the winning bidder and technically assure the final product to ensure compliance with the Gladiator System of Systems and the potential to develop a full operational system. You must not take this Prior Information Notice to mean confirmation that the Authority shall award a contract for this requirement. The Authority is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract. Accordingly, any expenditure, work or effort undertaken before contract award is a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9dbb3-92cb-4412-8cea-d926aff8ada5
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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48132000 - Aviation test software package

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2023Expired
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 Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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