Join this exclusive online session to learn about opportunities to supply Babcock, a leading provider of engineering services that support national defence, save lives, and protect communities.
Wednesday 19th February, 11.00 – Midday
Babcock plays a vital role in delivering innovative solutions to support national defence and protect communities. The company procures around £2.6 billion of goods and services annually and is committed to partnering with UK manufacturers. Made in Britain is delighted that Babcock recently joined the Made in Britain community.
This session will provide practical insights into Babcock’s supply chain needs, the opportunities available for SMEs, and how UK manufacturers can best position themselves to engage with the London Stock Exchange listed company.
In this session, Babcock will:
- Introduce the company, key sectors, and their role in national defence and supporting communities.
- Highlight their supply chains needs and the opportunities available to UK manufacturers.
- Explain where to find procurement opportunities and how to use their procurement portal.
Key Sectors at Babcock
The session will highlight opportunities across Babcock’s four main sectors:
1. Marine
2. Land-Aviation
3. Mission Systems
4. Nuclear (Civil and Naval)
In 2022, Babcock contributed £3.3 billion to the UK’s GDP, paid £770 million in taxes, and supported nearly 57,000 jobs across the country. With a strong focus on SME involvement, programmes such as the Type 31 Frigate at their Rosyth facility demonstrate Babcock’s commitment to working with UK manufacturers.
Why Attend?
- Learn how your business can align with Babcock’s procurement needs.
- Gain insight into how to effectively monitor and bid for Babcock contracts.
- Understand how SMEs can play a vital role in major national defence projects.
More Details
This 60-minute online session is part of Made in Britain’s supply chain support programme. It is designed to provide practical, actionable insights for UK manufacturers interested in working with Babcock.
The session will be opened by Made in Britain’s CEO, John Pearce, and facilitated by its Advisor, George Middleton.
If there are specific topics or questions you would like the session to address, please email Made in Britain in advance at trade@madeinbritain.org
Who is this session designed for?
This session is open to all Made in Britain members, with a focus on SMEs looking to expand their supply chain opportunities in sectors such as marine, land-aviation, mission systems, and nuclear.
Speakers
- James Campbell | Global Category Lead | Babcock International Group
- Mark Wilson | Global Category Lead | Babcock International Group
- Eloise Law | Global Category Manager |Babcock International Group
- Joe Marshfield| Global Category Specialist | Babcock International Group
Facilitator
George Middleton | Advisor to Made in Britain and Director| MAP UK & International
George Middleton is an international trade and supply chains specialist. He has extensive professional experience in public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in the UK and internationally. He is the Director of MAP UK & International and an Advisor to Made in Britain. Since 2019, George has engaged privately with companies and governments across a range of sectors. Current appointments also include long-term roles with a UK plc and an executive agency of the UK government. George lived and worked overseas between 2011 and 2018, for the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and then Department for International Trade. Before that, he managed Community Relations and Regeneration projects, for the London 2012 Olympic Delivery Authority (2008-11) and Tribal Group plc [later Capita] (2005-08).
By Made in Britain 7 months ago | By Made in Britain