Gladiator and Spartan Core Systems and Services (Amended)

This tender closed on 23 October 2026.

Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Value
£50,000,000
Closed
23 October 2026
Where
Bristol
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The Ministry of Defence is looking for a company to run and improve Gladiator, its secure computer-based simulation system that lets military units train together as teams in realistic virtual environments. The contract also covers a possible extension to build a similar training hub for Royal Navy surface ships, subject to further funding.

What the buyer wants

• Run Gladiator as a managed service for an initial 5 years, with an optional 2-year extension, keeping the system working and improving it. • Connect different platforms and simulators to the central training hub, and support interoperability with other UK and partner nation forces. • Develop and deliver training scenarios, synthetic tracks, terrains and debriefs, with work on classified material up to SECRET level and a High cyber risk profile.

Requirements

Named in the buyer's notice:

What could rule a small business out: Most small businesses would be disqualified by the requirement for SECRET-level personnel security clearances and High-risk cyber accreditation, combined with the need for proven experience running large, classified defence simulation systems at this scale.

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