Tender

ISTARI Industry Day Postponement

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

05 Aug 2024 at 12:55

TenderUpdate

31 Jul 2024 at 18:40

Planning

12 Jul 2024 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is overseeing the ISTARI Industry Day, a critical event aimed at briefing the industry on the UK's Space-Based Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (SB-ISR) programme. This public procurement process falls under the "goods" category and specifically involves spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles. Originally scheduled for the 5th of September, 2024, in Bristol, UK, this event has now been postponed to allow for further consultation on departmental resources and the Defence Space Portfolio within the Strategic Defence Review. The ISTARI programme aims to deliver resilient, timely, and flexible multi-sensor observations globally, augmenting existing capabilities and collaborating with allied resources. Additional information regarding new dates will be announced via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those specialising in satellite and spacecraft technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions and have the capability for high-level security clearance (BPSS minimum) will be well-suited to compete for future procurement contracts under the ISTARI programme. The Dynamic Market (DM) approach will be employed to ensure flexible commercial procedures, providing an evolving platform for new technologies up to Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9. This initiative aims to foster collaboration across government bodies and the private sector, making it a lucrative venture for companies looking to grow their business within the defence space domain.

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Notice Title

ISTARI Industry Day Postponement

Notice Description

Postponement of ISTARI Industry Day

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047d32
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024508-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

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
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
DESSpace-DT@mod.gov.uk, attn: Bearfield Brooke, Space Delivery Team
Contact Email
brooke.bearfield105@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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