--- title: "RFI - UK SPACE COMMAND - SPACE OPERATIONS AWARENESS COURSE (SOAC)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-09-19" --- # RFI - UK SPACE COMMAND - SPACE OPERATIONS AWARENESS COURSE (SOAC) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e17fce11-4f2f-4077-9577-e76ca012f172.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has initiated a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the "UK Space Command - Space Operations Awareness Course (SOAC)." This procurement falls under the industry category of "Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts" and is to be conducted at the Altitude facility, University of Lancashire, Preston, PR4 1AD, in the North West of England. The course, scheduled from 27th to 29th January 2026, offers a foundational understanding of space operations in a collaborative environment. Key deadlines to note include the end of the engagement period on 19th December 2025. Businesses interested have until this date to register their interest via email, with confirmed applications being notified by 10th January 2026. This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in sectors related to space operations, defence, and aerospace. The tender encourages participation from SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), allowing multiple applications per company but prioritising based on company nominations if oversubscribed. Companies with expertise in space domain awareness, space environment studies, and support operations will find this tender particularly aligned with their capabilities. Participating in this course can enhance an organisation's profile in the space industry sector, providing critical networking and collaboration possibilities with both government and academic bodies. ## Notice UK SPACE COMMAND - SPACE OPERATIONS AWARENESS COURSE (SOAC) UK Space Command will hold a two-and-a-half-day training course, aimed at providing personnel from MoD, HMG, Industry and Academia with a foundational understanding of Space Operations, in a joint collaborative environment. 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. 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. For more details on UK Space Command, please visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-space-command COURSE DETAILS: DATE: The event will take place on the 27 to 29 January 2026. EVENT LOCATION: The Altitude facility, University of Lancashire, 135 Lytham Road, Preston, PR4 1AD. SECURITY: No security clearances are required for this course. COST: PS740.00 (including VAT) per person. TRAVEL & SUBSISTENCE: The cost of the course excludes travel and accommodation. Lunch ONLY is provided. e.g. attendees will be required to make their own travel and hotel booking arrangements for the duration of the course. Dietary requirements should be sent to the below email addresses. COURSE CAPACITY: Course capacity is limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis to Industry and Academia accordingly. You are welcome to submit multiple applications per company, if you wish. However, if the course is oversubscribed applications may be limited to one person per company, so please ensure nominations are stated in priority order if submitting multiple applications. HOW TO REGISTER INTEREST: 1. Please register your Interest via email to UKSpaceCmd-HQ-Training@mod.gov.uk AND copy in 22Gp-IDT-Multi@mod.gov.uk. 2. Registration will Close on 19 Dec 2025. 3. Applications including reserves will be confirmed by 10 Jan 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71f0fd4-bba5-4424-b89f-7cf2ec8fee3b | | 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 | 19 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73425000 - Development of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts ## Release History - 19 Sep 2025 at 16:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71f0fd4-bba5-4424-b89f-7cf2ec8fee3b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b71f0fd4-bba5-4424-b89f-7cf2ec8fee3b 19th September 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/862987cb-dc8b-43f0-9bdd-804881afbec6 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60299 UK SPACE COMMAND - SPACE OPERATIONS AWARENESS COURSE (SOAC) ## 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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