Planning

Enterprise Space Category (ESC) - Virtual Industry Round Table

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

08 Oct 2024 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting industry participants to a virtual Industry Round Table focusing on the Enterprise Space Category (ESC). The event, scheduled for 31 October 2024 from 0900 to 1200 hrs, aims to engage with the space industry on developing a market-facing ESC Category Tree and discussing the ESC Space Value Chain. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and participants can expect initial engagement to conclude by 25 October 2024. This initiative falls under the industry category of Satellite Earth Stations and aims to connect with stakeholders across England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the space sector, including both small and large enterprises. By participating in this round table, businesses can contribute to the shaping of the ESC Space Value Chain, potentially influencing future procurement opportunities. Companies specialising in satellite earth stations, satellite platforms, aircraft and spacecraft, and other related fields are well-suited to compete in this environment. This initial engagement by the Ministry of Defence underscores a substantial market potential for innovative solutions and collaboration within the space industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Enterprise Space Category (ESC) - Virtual Industry Round Table

Notice Description

The Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Team will be holding a virtual Industry Round Table via Teams on the 31 October 2024 between 0900hrs and 1200hrs to discuss the ESC Space Value Chain and the Space Category Tree as shown in the attachment below. The aim of the discussion is to get an Industry perspective on the construct and to establish an ESC Category Tree which is market facing. Please download the attachments for more information. If you are in the Space Sector, big or small and would like to join this discussion then please register via the below link. https://forms.office.com/e/mtgvapi54Y After reviewing your details, a link to the Teams invite will be shared.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c528079-2883-4df9-975f-d26ee9966052
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

32533000 - Satellite earth stations

32534000 - Satellite platforms

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712100 - Spacecraft

34712200 - Satellites

34712300 - Spacecraft launchers

34720000 - Balloons, dirigibles and other non-powered aircraft

34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters

34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts

35631000 - Military satellites

35631100 - Communication satellites

35631200 - Observation satellites

35631300 - Navigation satellites

60510000 - Satellite launch services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
amy.howard111@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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