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Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services - PPN

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

30 Jun 2026 at 12:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

20 May 2026 at 13:43

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

21 Apr 2026 at 11:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 08:46

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender process for the "Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services" contract, targeted at developing an innovative synthetic operational training capability. The procurement, valued at £50 million, is in the tender stage with a submission deadline of 4 August 2026. This project is essential for enhancing military training through virtual environments, reducing real-world constraints. The main procurement category is services, with a focus on training and simulation in military electronic systems, classified under the defence and security regime. The contract will be awarded through a competitive flexible procedure, involving a selective procurement method aimed at fostering innovation and meeting complex training demands, potentially running from 2028 to 2033 with options for extension.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in military training solutions, particularly those experienced in simulation technology and systems integration. Organisations demonstrating technical competence and experience in aligning with MOD requirements could find this to be an advantageous venture. This procurement is particularly suited for firms that have the potential to meet high security standards and deliver complex training environments, which are prerequisites for participation. SMEs and organisations capable of providing advanced digital training assets and scalable training solutions are encouraged to partake, offering a chance to contribute to a pivotal defence sector project and expand their technical reach in collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services - PPN

Notice Description

The Gladiator system is a MOD-owned innovative, distributed, synthetic operational training capability that delivers high-fidelity, secure, and cost-effective team and collective training for Force Elements (FE); its agility has also enabled the RAF to use the capability for other modelling and simulation-based activities. It enables training across multiple domains alongside partner nations, and at a scale and complexity not achievable in live environments. By linking simulators to a central hub, Gladiator overcomes real-world constraints such as airspace limitations, costs, environmental factors, and operational security, providing a safe and scalable training solution. SPARTAN is aiming to leverage the technology, systems and services developed by the Gladiator Programme to build a Distributed Synthetic Training Hub to deliver Maritime Collective Training to RN surface units. This will require systems onboard the operational platforms, but the first step is to develop a Hub that can develop, deliver and debrief training scenarios and synthetic tracks via Tactical Data Links. Initially this will be developed using the existing capabilities of Gladiator, but in time SPARTAN will be developing new digital assets, scenarios, terrains to deliver training scenarios that can represent the complexity, mass and speed of modern threats. The Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services Contract seeks to deliver: a. Support, Sustainment and Enhancement of System Capabilities b. Platform Integration and Capability Development c. Interoperability Across Defence Forces d. Incorporation of the Royal Navy SPARTAN Requirements This tender notice is for the award of a public contract through a competitive flexible procedure in accordance with section 20(1) and (2)(b) of the Procurement Act 2023. It is considered a Defence and Security Contract due to its scope and therefore the relevant provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 relating to defence and security contracts are applicable. The Gladiator & Spartan Core Systems and Services contract will be initially for 5 years. This will be a Service Contract (expected Fully Managed Service). There may be a requirement for additional works outside of the core requirement and a tasking process will be included to cover any additional scope. Certain information required to deliver the Gladiator & Spartan Service is classified up to and including SECRET (UK or NATO). Suppliers must have the necessary Personal Security Clearances (PSCs). Suppliers that do not hold security clearance would need to obtain by contract award. Further security requirements will be detailed during the tender process as part of the PSQ and subsequent invitation to tender. The Cyber Risk Profile for this requirement identified by the Cyber Risk Assessment is High (Reference - RAR-250303A03) It is anticipated that TUPE will apply to this requirement. A previous Planned procurement notice was published under Notice Reference 2026/S 000-046380

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. Option to purchase additional services as required

Renewal: Option to extend the Contract for up to two (2) years in any combination of durations

Planning Information

Following the Gladiator and Spartan Industry engagement day that took place on the 30th March 2026 at TechUK, London potential tenderers are invited to provide a response to a Request for Information (RFI), seeking further industry feedback on the construct of the requirement and the Contract. The RFI, the slide deck presented at the Engagement Day, and the Authority’s responses to questions received, condensed where possible to avoid repetition, are attached to the opportunity listing linked here: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60848 The instructions for providing responses to the RFI are contained within the RFI document. In order for suppliers to contract with MOD, under the terms of the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), suppliers must first sign-up to the Central Digital Platform / Find a Tender Service (CDP/FTS). Therefore, any suppliers who are potentially interested in tendering for the Future Gladiator and Spartan requirement are strongly encouraged to sign-up at the earliest possible opportunity. This is a very quick process and should only take a matter of minutes to sign up via the below link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06629f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061201-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80660000 - Training and simulation in military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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