--- title: "Space Command - SOAC Industry Forum Advertisement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Space Command - SOAC Industry Forum Advertisement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d11f7d8f-a754-4d1e-aff1-9c2f845f0d24.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf076f5-c851-4a19-8b49-43fcf9c381d2 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 21 Nov 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 | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34712100 - Spacecraft ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 13:55 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf076f5-c851-4a19-8b49-43fcf9c381d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cf076f5-c851-4a19-8b49-43fcf9c381d2 8th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-space-command ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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