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title: "Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Market Engagement RFI1"
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# Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Market Engagement RFI1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f93d2f92-e968-42e7-af22-81cc7046c2df

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by the Ministry of Defence, based in Corsham, England. It involves a market engagement under the title "Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Market Engagement RFI1" within the spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles industry category (CPV code: 34712000). This process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement window concluding on 23rd May 2025. The initiative covers a wide geographical scope, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the space sector by providing insights into the future collaboration landscape with the Ministry of Defence. The initiative is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, seeking detailed responses to understand the market structure and supplier distribution. Although not a direct bidding opportunity, engaging in this strategic conversation can position businesses to benefit from prospective procurements and innovative collaborations in the space industry.

## Notice

*THIS IS NOT A BIDDING OPPORTUNITY* This is a continuation of the Enterprise Space Category ongoing market engagement activity and is not specific to any current or future procurement. This RFI shares the Enterprise Space Category Tree and invites responses to help us understand the structure of the space market, geographical distribution of supplier facilities and to explore the ways in which we may work together in the future. A summary of this Request for Information including instructions about how to respond is also attached to the Defence Opportunity within the Defence Sourcing Portal (linked).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7515af05-4d07-4138-94da-d34f5ac4851b |
| 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 | 6 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 May 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

## Release History

- 6 May 2025 at 17:42 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7515af05-4d07-4138-94da-d34f5ac4851b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7515af05-4d07-4138-94da-d34f5ac4851b
  6th May 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f6eb700-aec0-4f6a-bc96-40c445fd59d9
  n/a
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59763
  Enterprise Space Category Market Engagement - DSP Defence Opportunity Page

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