The document discusses different lifecycles for contracts, software development, and products. It presents several lifecycle models showing the stages from initial planning through production, support, and close out. It also includes software development lifecycles outlining phases from requirements to testing and deployment. Finally, it provides a product lifecycle framework covering concept, design, production, acceptance, and maintenance stages.

1. 1
Review Of Lifecycles and Gates
Colin Benton

2. 2
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Guide View

3. 3
The Review Lifecycle
Prospect
identified
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Contract Reviews
PLANNING, REQUIREMENTS AND RISK ANALYSIS DOCUMENTATION
Contract
accepted
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Reviews
Design Review

4. 4
S/W Lifecycle 1
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle

5. 5
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
S/W Lifecycle 2

6. 6
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
S/W Lifecycle 3

7. 7
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
S/W Lifecycle 4

8. 8
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
S/W Lifecycle 5

9. 9
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
S/W Lifecycle 6

10. 10
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
S/W Lifecycle 7

11. 11
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
S/W Lifecycle 8

12. 12
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
S/W Lifecycle 9

13. 13
S/W Development Phase
Contract
accepted
Design reviews
as necessary
First time off trials
Contract
awarded
Contract
submitted,
awarded and
negotiated
Initial
design
Design
system
Integration
of system
System
Qualifi-
cation
Production,
installation and
commissioning
Support, spares and repairs
Prepare
bid/no bid
information
Market
analysis
Prepare
proposal
Software Lifecycle
Marketing and bid
preparation
Contract Development Production Support
S/W Lifecycle 10

14. 14
Marketing
Engineering
Requirements
Acceptance
Production
Project
Management
Analyse
Market
Define
opportunity
Close
order
Sell
solution
Maintain customer. Explore further opportunities
Production
release
Test and
evaluate
Detailed
design
Project
mobilisation and
Initial design
Preparatory
work
Concept
design
Customer
requirement
Design requirements Product specs.
Product
handbooks
Acceptance and test requirements Customer acceptance
Production
estimates
Advice to design Production planning Production
Production Support

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Marketing
Engineering
Requirements
Acceptance
Production
Project
Management
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Analyse
Market
Define
opportunity
Close
order
Sell
solution
Maintain customer. Explore further opportunities
Production
release
Test and
evaluate
Detailed
design
Project
mobilisation and
Initial design
Preparatory
work
Concept
design
Customer
requirement
Design requirements Product specs.
Product
handbooks
Acceptance and test requirements Customer acceptance
Production
estimates
Advice to design Production planning Production
Production Support
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