Tender: MoD SET Extension for Gladiator Synthetic Training Environment System‑Designer Support with Boeing Defence UK (£25m, 2y3m + 6m option)

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Defence Equipment and Support's Synthetic Environment and Training (SET) team (UK Ministry of Defence) is extending the Defence Operational Training Capability (Air) Core Systems and Services contract with Boeing Defence United Kingdom Limited to secure continued system‑designer support for the Gladiator synthetic training environment while Air Command & Control, Fast Air and Joint Fires platforms are integrated. The extension is for 2 years 3 months with an option to extend by 6 months, has an estimated value of £25m, and is being awarded under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (lawful without prior publication under regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) for technical reasons). Boeing Defence UK is identified as the Gladiator system designer and the only economic actor familiar with the capability, software, Application Process Interfaces, and the necessary subcontractor and platform OEM relationships. A Planned Procurement Notice for a future competition is anticipated in Q1 2026 and potential providers may be invited to an Early Market Engagement event via a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice.