Planning

Space Command - SOAC Industry Forum Advertisement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

08 Nov 2024 at 13:55

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the planning stage for the Space Command - SOAC Industry Forum, described as the Space Operations Awareness Course. The course will take place at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow, with a focus on Space Domain Awareness, the Space environment, and the UK’s involvement in Space operations. Key dates include the engagement end date on 21 November 2024, with the course scheduled for 10 - 11 December 2024. The procurement falls under the industry category "Spacecraft" (CPV code: 34712100) and is part of the market engagement notice published on 8 November 2024. Interested parties must register by 21 November 2024, and applications will be confirmed by 25 November 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in space operations, technology, and education. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply. The course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Space operations, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their expertise in Space Domain Awareness and support operations. Given the course's focus on foundational knowledge and the UK's Space capabilities, businesses in the defence, aerospace, and academic sectors would be well-positioned to benefit from the training, fostering growth through enhanced knowledge and networking opportunities with other industry leaders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Space Command - SOAC Industry Forum Advertisement

Notice Description

Space Operations Awareness Course Location: University of Strathclyde, G1 1XQ Closing date for applications: 21 Nov 2024 Description: This two-day course aims to provide personnel from MoD, HMG, Industry and Academia with a foundational understanding of Space operations. Areas of study include (but are not limited to) Space Domain Awareness (SDA), the Space environment, the UK in Space and Space support to operations. No clearances required for this course. Course Aims: You will be able to: - Describe the characteristics of the Space Environment and Space Weather. - Identify space doctrine publications. - Identify the characteristics of Space Domain Awareness and its importance to Space operations. - Identify the key components of Space Support to Operations. - Identify the key components of Space Service Support. - Describe current UK military Space capability and the UK civil Space sector. - Describe Space-based ISR and its utility across all warfighting domains. - Discuss the products that can be provided by Space-based capabilities. The event will take place on 10 - 11 December 2024 at the University of Strathclyde, 16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ. Course capacity may only allow one person per company so please ensure nominations are stated in priority order if submitting multiple applications. Registration will Close on 21 Nov 24 and applications will be confirmed by 25 Nov 24. Please register your Interest to: UKSpaceCmd-HQ-Training@mod.gov.uk For more details on UK Space Command, you can visit our https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-space-command. This cost of the course is PS390.00 ex VAT per person.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf076f5-c851-4a19-8b49-43fcf9c381d2
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

34712100 - Spacecraft

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 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
UK Space Command S7
Contact Email
ukspacecmd-hq-training@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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