Planning

Space Command Industry Forum

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Sep 2024 at 09:52

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 Sep 2024 at 15:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in High Wycombe, England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Space Command Industry Forum". This tender, classified under "Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles" (CPV 34712000), pertains to the aerospace industry. The event is scheduled for 25th September 2024 from 16:00 to 17:00 at IET London, 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL, with 450 available places. Interested parties must register by 16th September 2024, with confirmations provided by 20th September 2024. The forum will feature Major General Tedman discussing UK Space Command's future steps, themed around Space Control, Global Sense, Decision Advantage, and Mission Network.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the aerospace sector. By participating, businesses can gain insights directly from the leadership of UK Space Command and engage in a Q&A session, fostering potential collaborations and growth. Companies specialising in satellite technology, launch vehicles, and related services are well-suited to compete and benefit from this engagement, which also features a high-profile Defence Space Conference. This event not only promises networking opportunities but also positions businesses within the strategic plans of the Ministry of Defence's Space Command.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Command Industry Forum

Notice Description

UK Space Command's Next Steps: Industry Forum An opportunity for Major General Tedman, Commander UK Space Command, to share his thoughts and vision with industry on 'UK Space Command's Next Steps' with the focus on the following themes: - Space Control - Global Sense - Decision Advantage - Mission Network The Industry Pitch will be held alongside the Defence Space Conference 2024The UK's leading defence space event - The Air & Space Power Association (airspacepower.com)and there will be an opportunity for a Q&A session afterwards. Please note the Defence Space Conference tickets are sold separately and can be purchased on the link above. There will be 450 places available for the Industry Pitch; we do not expect demand for the event to exceed this, but if interest exceeds availability we will offer places on a first come, first serve basis". The event will take place on 25 September 2024 at 1600-1700 at IET London, 2 Savoy Pl, London WC2R 0BL alongside a live stream available here. Please register your Interest to: UKSpaceCmd-IndustryLiaison@mod.gov.uk. Registration will Close on 16 Sep 24 and interested parties will be informed by 20 Sep 24 of confirmation. For more details on UK Space Command you can visit our Government Page here. Additional information: Links for further information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b9313c5d-5775-47be-b5d8-a96586d4efb7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

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