--- title: "Enterprise Space Category (ESC) - Virtual Industry Round Table" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Enterprise Space Category (ESC) - Virtual Industry Round Table Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting industry participants to a virtual Industry Round Table focusing on the Enterprise Space Category (ESC). The event, scheduled for 31 October 2024 from 0900 to 1200 hrs, aims to engage with the space industry on developing a market-facing ESC Category Tree and discussing the ESC Space Value Chain. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and participants can expect initial engagement to conclude by 25 October 2024. This initiative falls under the industry category of Satellite Earth Stations and aims to connect with stakeholders across England, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the space sector, including both small and large enterprises. By participating in this round table, businesses can contribute to the shaping of the ESC Space Value Chain, potentially influencing future procurement opportunities. Companies specialising in satellite earth stations, satellite platforms, aircraft and spacecraft, and other related fields are well-suited to compete in this environment. This initial engagement by the Ministry of Defence underscores a substantial market potential for innovative solutions and collaboration within the space industry. ## Notice The Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Team will be holding a virtual Industry Round Table via Teams on the 31 October 2024 between 0900hrs and 1200hrs to discuss the ESC Space Value Chain and the Space Category Tree as shown in the attachment below. The aim of the discussion is to get an Industry perspective on the construct and to establish an ESC Category Tree which is market facing. Please download the attachments for more information. If you are in the Space Sector, big or small and would like to join this discussion then please register via the below link. https://forms.office.com/e/mtgvapi54Y After reviewing your details, a link to the Teams invite will be shared. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c528079-2883-4df9-975f-d26ee9966052 | | 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 | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 25 Oct 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 32533000 - Satellite earth stations - 32534000 - Satellite platforms - 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft - 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft - 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes - 34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles - 34712100 - Spacecraft - 34712200 - Satellites - 34712300 - Spacecraft launchers - 34720000 - Balloons, dirigibles and other non-powered aircraft - 34730000 - Parts for aircraft, spacecraft and helicopters - 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts - 35631000 - Military satellites - 35631100 - Communication satellites - 35631200 - Observation satellites - 35631300 - Navigation satellites - 60510000 - Satellite launch services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 15:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c528079-2883-4df9-975f-d26ee9966052 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c528079-2883-4df9-975f-d26ee9966052 8th October 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b14190bb-7daf-4fc6-bdba-822d535bf1af The Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Team will be holding a virtual Industry Round Table via Teams on the 31 October 2024 between 0900hrs and 1200hrs to discuss the ESC Space Value Chain and the Space Category Tree as shown in the attachment below. The aim of the discussion is to get an Industry perspective on the construct and to establish an ESC Category Tree which is market facing. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f1953416-f9e4-4691-bba6-483a2839427e The Enterprise Space Category (ESC) Team will be holding a virtual Industry Round Table via Teams on the 31 October 2024 between 0900hrs and 1200hrs to discuss the ESC Space Value Chain and the Space Category Tree as shown in the attachment below. The aim of the discussion is to get an Industry perspective on the construct and to establish an ESC Category Tree which is market facing. ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/mtgvapi54Y ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb7478ca-491a-4d1c-9d96-e1092e4b8d3e. 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