Planning

Notification for Operating in the Future Electromagnetic Environment Symposium 2024

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 13:15

Planning

11 Jul 2024 at 09:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is planning the fifth Operating in the Future Electromagnetic Environment (OFEME) symposium from 19th to 21st November 2024 at the Scottish Events Campus, Glasgow. The event, which falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category, is in the planning stage. This symposium is aimed at academics, suppliers (including small and medium-sized enterprises), and various government departments to discuss shared challenges and advancements in electromagnetic environment technologies. Key deadlines include pre-registration by 4th October 2024 and submission of poster abstracts by 29th August 2024.

This symposium offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in electronic systems, AI-enhanced signal processing, quantum sensing, communications technologies, and military equipment. With over 40 sessions, keynote speakers, technical presentations, and networking opportunities, businesses can gain insights into future development trends and foster collaborations. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, making it ideal for companies looking to innovate in sensing, PNT, and autonomous systems. Engaging in this event can enhance visibility and foster potential partnerships, contributing to business growth and technological advancement.

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Notice Title

Notification for Operating in the Future Electromagnetic Environment Symposium 2024

Notice Description

Dear Supplier, The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) will host its fifth Operating in the Future Electromagnetic Environment (OFEME) symposium from the 19th to 21st November 2024 at the Scottish Events Campus, Glasgow. Supported by the Electromagnetic Environment (EME) Hub, academics, suppliers (including small and medium-sized enterprises) and colleagues from the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and other government departments are all invited to attend this FREE event in person or online. This year the OFEME symposium has expanded its scope to include more content on future sensing, Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), space and communications technologies. With over 40 sessions to attend, there is no shortage of choice. Symposium details The event will cover: * shared challenges for operating within the future electromagnetic environment inside and outside of Defence. * how research and development investment can be harnessed in future approaches. It will feature: * A range of keynote speakers * Technical presentations * Panel discussions * Poster sessions * Interactive workshops * Networking sessions These activities will cover advances and implications of a variety of technical topics including: * AI-enhanced signal processing, decision making and assurance * Quantum sensing, timing and communications * Future antennas * Resilient PNT * Enabling and exploiting on autonomous systems * Operating in the future EME * Electronic systems * The future of sensing For more information, please visit the news story at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ofeme-symposium-to-be-biggest-so-far Pre-register for this event To attend this symposium, you need to pre-register your interest. Please complete the online EOI form to request an invitation to the event: https://forms.office.com/e/i9vsVDMWqL by 5.00pm on Friday 4th October 2024. After reviewing your details, we will then send you a link to complete the symposium delegate registration process. Poster presentations - We invite you to submit a technical poster for presentation, which will be on display throughout the symposium. Some authors will also be invited to give lightning talks based on their poster abstracts. To be considered for a poster presentation, please submit a max. 300-word poster abstract using the online form: https://forms.office.com/e/JuDRStPXy5 by 5.00pm on Thursday 29th August 2024. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their submission by Thursday 19th September 2024. Any information that is to be presented by any party at this symposium and further that is detailed within this event will be deemed to be in the public domain and therefore will not require further approval for its use by the receiving parties not withstanding any rights of ownership of information set in law. Please contact the EME Hub emehub@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk if you have any questions. We look forward to welcoming you to Glasgow in November. The OFEME 2024 Organising Team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/883868c4-e9ff-4c08-9644-ab444ca1d55a
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Prior Information Notice - Event Notification
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

30237475 - Electric sensors

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

34932000 - Radar sets

34933000 - Navigation equipment

35120000 - Surveillance and security systems and devices

35200000 - Police equipment

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35400000 - Military vehicles and associated parts

35500000 - Warships and associated parts

35600000 - Military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Nov 2024 - 21 Nov 2024 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
Contact Name
EME Hub
Contact Email
emehub@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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