Six months after the successful launch of the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Neutral Vendor Framework for Innovation (NVFi), techUK is hosting an industry briefing, offering technology suppliers the opportunity to meet both the creators of the NVFi framework and the sole Neutral Vendor of the NVFi model.
This event provides innovative technology solution providers to engage directly with Commercial X and Constellia, the driving forces behind the NVFi in the national security and defence sector.
Constellia will outline how the NVFi Marketplace works, how to join, and how it enhances accessibility to public sector contracts. You will also hear updates from Commercial X on the MOD's procurement pipeline and real-world case studies in action.
If you're a supplier of innovative technology solutions looking to work with the MOD and other government departments, this exclusive event will connect you with the teams behind the NVFi and provide insights into upcoming opportunities.
The NVFi framework covers fourteen science and technology areas critical to the national security and defence community. For more information on supplier service and goods categories, visit the link here.
Why Attend?
- Engage directly with Constellia and Commercial X
- Gain insights into the MOD's procurement pipeline and upcoming projects.
- Learn how to join the NVFi Marketplace and gain access to public sector contracts.
- Explore opportunities to work with the MOD and other government departments.
- Discover real-world case studies of national security and defence technology applications via the NVFi.
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The Defence programme works to help the UK’s defence technology sector align itself with the MOD. techUK members are able to navigate and better understand the UK Defence sector to successfully align their own investment and resources to take advantage of business opportunities. Visit the programme page here.
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Fred Sugden
Associate Director, Defence and National Security, techUK
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
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Jeremy Wimble
Programme Manager, Defence, techUK
Jeremy manages techUK's defence programme, helping the UK's defence technology sector align itself with the Ministry of Defence - including Defence Digital, DE&S, innovation units and Frontline Commands - through a broad range of activities including private briefings and early market engagement events. It also supports the MOD as it procures new digital technologies.
Prior to joining techUK, from 2016-2024 Jeremy was International Security Programme Manager at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) coordinating research and impact activities for funders including the FCDO and US Department of Defense, as well as business development and strategy.
Jeremy has a MA in International Relations from the University of Birmingham and a BA (Hons) in Politics & Social Policy from Swansea University.
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Tracy Modha
Team Assistant - Markets, techUK
Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
