23 JUNE 2021
Overview
The MOD support the armed forces by providing world class solutions for delivering national defence and security for the UK whilst ensuring the best possible value for the taxpayer. £20bn+ annual procurement activity covers a very wide range of requirements including:
- technology: cloud and digital, network services, software and technology products and services
- equipment and support: ships, submarines, aircraft, vehicles, weapons, missiles, commodities and support (maintenance and repair)
- infrastructure: construction, hard and soft facilities management, property consultancy
The MOD actively encourages innovation throughout its supply chains in order to attract new and non-traditional suppliers across all levels.
The hybrid DPRTE 2021 event provides a unique and unrivalled interactive opportunity for both the buyer and supplier defence procurement community to engage across a range of innovative event features designed for all participants explore today’s marketplace initiatives and objectives.
- Live Broadcast Arena
- Knowledge Transfer Zones
- Product Showcase Exhibition
- Networking & Collaboration Zones
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Why Attend
MOD / Public Sector
Engagement and collaboration across peers and industry plays a vital role in meeting current and future marketplace initiatives and objectives.
The DPRTE 2021 hybrid event provides buyers engaged across the defence acquisition supply chain with an invaluable opportunity to meet with leading suppliers, who are actively delivering a diverse range of innovative products and services that can support both current and future procurement requirements.
Officially supported by the Procurement Advice and Support Service (PASS), DPRTE also provides a unique platform for buyers to enhance their commercial skills through a range of CPD Certified training sessions, all of which are designed to support the development of procurement skills and capabilities.
Free to attend for the MOD and wider public sector, DPRTE will bring together over 1500 key decision makers and provides a unique platform for networking, collaboration, education and innovation.
Industry
Event Partners
Venue and Times
Opening Times: 0830 – 1600
Farnborough is conveniently located south-west of London and is served by strong national and international travel links. Travel to Farnborough in just 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo or access the venue by car from the M3 and enjoy free parking on site. For those travelling by air, Heathrow is only 30 minutes and Gatwick 50 minutes by car. Farnborough Airport adjacent to the venue, is one of Europe’s leading business airports for private flights around the world.

Farnborough
Farnborough is conveniently located south-west of London and is served by strong national and international travel links.
Travel to Farnborough in just 35 minutes by train from London Waterloo or access the venue by car from the M3 and enjoy free parking on site.
For those travelling by air, Heathrow is only 30 minutes and Gatwick 50 minutes by car.

By Road
Should you decide to travel by car, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is located just off the A325, accessible from the M3 (J4) and A31.
For SatNav directions, please check with your Event Manager which Gate will be accessible and use the following relevant postcode.
Follow signs for event car parking. Parking at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is free, and we have space for up to 3,500 cars.

By Rail
Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is within easy reach of four stations- Farnborough Main, Farnborough North, North Camp and Aldershot.
Farnborough Main is served by South West Trains and sits on a mainline to London Waterloo. With up to six trains per hour and journey times as fast as 34 minutes, getting to Farnborough by train is a very fast and easy option. Farnborough Main station is 1.5 miles from the venue and just 5 minutes by taxi. Further information about the facilities at the station is available on the National Rail website.
Farnborough North and North Camp are served by First Great Western and located within a 10-minute taxi ride from the venue.

By Air
Should you decide to travel by car, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is located just off the A325, accessible from the M3 (J4) and A31.
Follow signs for event car parking. Parking at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is free, and we have space for up to 3,500 cars.