EFC3 COMPETITIVE FRAME CONTRACT FOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT TO ESA DIRECTORATES 2027-2031 - STANDARD CALL FOR PROPOSAL.
About This Opportunity
European Space Agency (ESA) (International) seeks services — Efc3 competitive frame contract for industrial. ICT & digital. Submission deadline Dec 2027.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in International, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before December 31, 2027.
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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
ESA Member States have approved the release of EFC 3 "Competitive Frame Contract for Industrial Support to ESA Directorates for theperiod 2027-2031". The new Frame Contract will be an hybrid approach where current active EFC2 Prime Contractors will continue to beeligible to participate in EFC3 services while new potential Tenderers will be able to pre-qualify as eligible Prime Contractors through this Open Call for proposals.Being pre-qualified as eligible Prime Contractors is mandatory to participate in EFC3 InvitationTo Tenders (ITTs) / Restricted Tenders (RTs) which will be issued to cover support to all ESA Directorates (Commercialisation, Industry and Competitiveness; Resilience, Navigation and Connectivity; Director General's Services; Earth Observation Programmes; Resources and Services; Human and Robotic Exploration; Science; Strategy, Legal and External Matters; Space Transportation; and Technology, Engineering and Quality) in the following areas: Engineering; Science; Admin, Controlling, Contracts Communications; and IT.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on April 2, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. 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 555 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 204 currently open and 138 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Environment & Climate. Tenders span 9 countries including Denmark, Czech Republic, and Austria. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: June 10, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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.
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.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is December 31, 2027. You have 555 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to 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 Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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