--- title: "Event Notice: Royal Navy Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference 29 Jul 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-06-21" --- # Event Notice: Royal Navy Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference 29 Jul 2024 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0542122a-9438-46ac-b2db-7cf737da645e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning the "Royal Navy Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference" scheduled for 29th July 2024. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Military research and technology. The event will take place at Action Stations, Portsmouth, England. The engagement end date for this conference is 15th July 2024. This tender for the Royal Navy conference presents an opportunity for businesses interested in maritime aviation and military technology sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to participate in this event. Interested parties can attend the conference to gain insights into the Royal Navy's transformation strategy and offer their perspectives on its implementation. ## Notice Royal Navy Industry Engagement: Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference 29 Jul 2024 The Royal Navy Develop Directorate will host a Maritime Aviation Conference at: Action Stations, 19 College Road, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ on 29 Jul 2024. This conference will be an opportunity for the Royal Navy to set out its Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy (MATX) which describes the Fleet Air Arm's evolution out to 2040 and beyond, then seek industry's view on how it can be best implemented. Representatives from the Royal Navy Develop Directorate will brief on MATX and Strike Net, which is a critical enabler. The presentations will NOT be a sales pitch, but rather reflect the principles, challenges, and aims of the strategy. The classification for the event, for both the information shared and discussions, will be at OFFICIAL. Commodore Steve Bolton, Deputy Director Aviation Programmes & Futures, will open the event before Captain David Gillett RN, Head Maritime Aviation & Carrier Strike Capability Planning Group, briefs MATX with follow-on briefs on Strike Net. A networking session will follow, which will take place before a Q&A session, to allow the Royal Navy team to answer clarifications and received feedback on implementation. Light refreshments will be served during the networking session. There will be no charge for attendance at this event. The venue's maximum capacity is 200; consequently, places will be allocated on a 'first come - first serve' basis, each company will be limited to a maximum of 2 representatives. To request a place, please RSVP using the link in the attached document by 15 Jul 2024. Additional detailed Administration Instructions, containing all relevant information for attendance, will be sent out to successful applicants on 17 Jul 2024. For the avoidance of doubt: This seminar does not constitute any form of pre-qualification exercise. Any formal procurement process will be undertaken in accordance with the relevant Procurement Law. Nothing in the event or any other engagements with Industry prior to a formal procurement process, shall be construed as a representation as to the Authority's ultimate decision in relation to any future requirement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d8b7f7-5863-4f63-8557-c649b093648a | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jul 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO2 8BY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Nelson | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73410000 - Military research and technology ## Release History - 21 Jun 2024 at 08:26 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d8b7f7-5863-4f63-8557-c649b093648a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4d8b7f7-5863-4f63-8557-c649b093648a 21st June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8187646d-d38c-4afb-ba8c-43fd5270ea14 Maritime Aviation Transformation Conference 29 Jul 2024, description and link to sign up form - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56922 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal opportunity listing - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=7WB3vlNZS0iuldChbfoJ5R9MhEsoWcRGtPwVgGnuJ7JUNU1MU1o1MEMzU0ZCUkdLU09FU1NFVVVNTSQlQCN0PWcu&web=1&wdLOR=c95443BA9-C832-42C8-92F3-0A1F98A7D3AD Link to sign up form. 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