5G automotive antenna prototype and demonstration (artes 4.0 spl 5g/6g 7c.084)
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About This Opportunity
International contract award (ICT & digital): 5G automotive antenna prototype and demonstration. By European Space Agency (ESA) - Dir. Estimated value EUR 500K.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in International, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 500,000.
Published through ESA - European Space Agency, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The objective is to design and demonstrate a new class of low-profile and conformal antennas, providing seamless connectivity for 5G services on vehicles.Targeted Improvements:Enabling technology Satellite antennas compatible with the constrains of the automotive markets (in terms of aesthetics, aerodynamics and safety), whilst providing seamless connectivity, are currently not available.Description:The automotive sector is a crucial target group for future 5G systems, as the new standards pursues the goal of integrating mobile communications into vehicles. However, antennas providing seamless connectivity on board of vehicles are not available today, due to many technological and commercial challenges that shall not be addressed in isolation. Antennas for satellite-connected cars can be designed for various frequency bands (e.g., L-, S-, Ku- and/or Ka-Band), require compatibility with terrestrial and other satellite services (e.g., satellite radio and navigation) and must satisfy requirements of the automotive market.This activitywill design a class of low-profile and conformal antennas, following a holistic approach where all main stakeholders (i.e., antennatechnology provider, car manufacturer, satellite/terrestrial operator) are involved in the antenna design. This includes aspect such as:- Selection of at least one use-case and system definition: frequency bands (e.g. S-, Ku-, Ka-Band) satellite type and orbits(e.g. LEO, MEO, GEO and/or HEO) Optimisation of the system architecture, aiming to the automotive antenna simplification.- Selection of a vehicle class and associated environmental and safety constrains Co-design of the antenna/vehicle chassis, where the satellite terminal antenna aperture isembedded in the chassis frame, roof and/or other conformal structure, to guarantee a suitable aperture size and orientation, whilst minimising the impact on the vehicle design and aesthetics.- End-to-end demonstration of the prototype system with two or more vehicles, validating the target use-case(s).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on May 11, 2023. Last refreshed 4 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About European Space Agency (ESA) - Dir. of Connectivity Secure Comm.
European Space Agency (ESA) - Dir. of Connectivity Secure Comm. has issued 147 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 70 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Telecommunications, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for EL. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: May 1, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is From €500,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in International. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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