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title: "ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a905df77-a0a4-4cd0-bd15-6161ebcdf257"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a905df77-a0a4-4cd0-bd15-6161ebcdf257

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## Summary

The procurement process currently in the planning stage centres around the ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event organised by the Ministry of Defence, a long-standing governmental department located at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, England, with postal code BS34 8JH. This event pertains to the research and experimental development services industry, classified under CPV code 73100000. The engagement end date is set for 24th March 2026. As an early market engagement, businesses are encouraged to consider this opportunity ahead of the formal tendering process.

The ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event presents prime opportunities for businesses involved in research and experimental development services. The procurement process appears well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the indication of suitability. This is a strategic chance for SMEs to strengthen their portfolio and expand into the realm of governmental contracts. Moreover, businesses operating within the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and United Kingdom, along with those having a global reach, have the potential to benefit from participation, fostering significant business growth and cross-regional collaboration.

## Notice

ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event, information provided in attached MOD Notice 1 Exempted Contract, Early Market Engagement Notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e6c5d-49f0-4e09-94c0-dcc2c5a8eeb7 |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 14:06 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e6c5d-49f0-4e09-94c0-dcc2c5a8eeb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/263e6c5d-49f0-4e09-94c0-dcc2c5a8eeb7
  13th February 2026 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a72ea429-e000-4ab8-847c-676737ff466c
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/toolkit/DownloadProxy/41160971?verify=15&oid=57687973&fileId=24394650
  ZODIAC Managing Agent Industry Event Early Market Engagement Notice

## Provenance

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