Planning

ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

13 Feb 2026 at 14:06

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage centres around the ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event organised by the Ministry of Defence, a long-standing governmental department located at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, England, with postal code BS34 8JH. This event pertains to the research and experimental development services industry, classified under CPV code 73100000. The engagement end date is set for 24th March 2026. As an early market engagement, businesses are encouraged to consider this opportunity ahead of the formal tendering process.

The ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event presents prime opportunities for businesses involved in research and experimental development services. The procurement process appears well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the indication of suitability. This is a strategic chance for SMEs to strengthen their portfolio and expand into the realm of governmental contracts. Moreover, businesses operating within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and United Kingdom, along with those having a global reach, have the potential to benefit from participation, fostering significant business growth and cross-regional collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event

Notice Description

ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event, information provided in attached MOD Notice 1 Exempted Contract, Early Market Engagement Notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e6c5d-49f0-4e09-94c0-dcc2c5a8eeb7
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Mar 20265 weeks to go
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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