--- title: "Gladiator Shadow Project CCD2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-06-15" --- # Gladiator Shadow Project CCD2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d97dc3e1-33d3-45e6-b928-715526336905.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9dbb3-92cb-4412-8cea-d926aff8ada5 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Jun 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48132000 - Aviation test software package ## Release History - 15 Jun 2023 at 11:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9dbb3-92cb-4412-8cea-d926aff8ada5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcc9dbb3-92cb-4412-8cea-d926aff8ada5 15th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.contracts.mod.uk . ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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