PYRAMID for avionics and mission systems

Introduction

In 2014 the MOD launched PYRAMID, an initiative to design and develop an Open System Architecture (OSA) for all Air Mission Systems that would enable a step change in affordability and rapid adaptability. The project aimed to mature not only the technical solution for a comprehensive air system architecture applicable to new and extant systems, but also address the business change within MOD and UK companies, and demonstrate compliance with airworthiness certification and security accreditation regulations.

This Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) competition is concerned with adoption of and compliance with the PYRAMID Reference Architecture (PRA) in avionics and mission systems, making them align with the high profile initiative to deliver rapid adaptability and systematic reuse.

This DASA Competition will give you the opportunity to align new, or modify existing, programmes to demonstrate compliance with PYRAMID, providing not only the benefits that come with this approach but enhanced compatibility with major air programmes.

In return, the Authority seeks access to the learning accrued during the journey in adoption and compliance with the PRA, including lessons learnt, challenges faced in the adoption, suggestions of potential improvements, and implications to your systems, including information/data, as applicable, with suggested refinements and updates to the PYRAMID Reference Architecture, and associated documentation.

Submission deadline

12:00 Midday on 14 January 2025 (GMT)

Where do I submit my proposal?

Via the DASA Online Submission Service for which you will require an account. Only proposals submitted through the DASA Online Submission Service will be accepted.

Please note that this competition has additional questions on top of those listed on Submit a proposal. These questions ask you to confirm that you have understood and adhered to the individual proposal cost cap and the duration requirements of the competition. These are part of this competition’s mandatory criteria.

Total funding available

The total possible funding available for this competition is £4 million (excluding VAT).

It is expected that we will fund a number of proposals with a maximum duration of 22 months. It is not expected that all projects will last this long.