Tenders/AI/ML APPLICATION TO ENHANCE SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CAPABILITY WITH THE VIGIL MISSION - EXPRO PLUS

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AI/ML APPLICATION TO ENHANCE SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CAPABILITY WITH THE VIGIL MISSION - EXPRO PLUS

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, Research and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on artificial intelligence and Data Science. Located in International, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

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 consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

This activity aims to investigate and develop advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) methodologies for solar flare and CME prediction. The objective is to improve both the accuracy and latency of forecasting systems by exploiting large, multi-source observational datasets and modern data-driven techniques. Particular emphasis will be placed on the prediction of CME characteristics relevant to downstream space weather impacts, including propagation speed, density, trajectory, and magnetic field properties.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on November 5, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About European Space Agency (ESA)

European Space Agency (ESA) has issued 913 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 206 currently open and 228 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Environment & Climate, and Transport & Logistics. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, Czech Republic, and Slovenia. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit ESA - European Space Agency to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by European Space Agency (ESA) in International. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.