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EU Complementary Time (C-T) and Complementary Position and Navigation (C-PN) services

European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Source: belgium_eprocurement

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Research and transport and logistics sectors, with a focus on Logistics and Freight. Located in Belgium, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 500,000. Proposals must be submitted before October 15, 2026.

Published through Belgium e-Procurement, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Research 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Satellite-based navigation and timing services are a cornerstone of Europe’s economy and critical infrastructure resilience. Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) functions, delivered principally by Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as the EU owned Galileo, underpin sectors ranging from transport and finance to energy and telecommunications. Several studies attribute roughly 10 % of EU GDP to PNT related activities, while a single day without GNSS could have a financial impact up to €1 billion. The Commission proposal for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), includes for the 2028‑2034 Multi‑annual Financial Framework, a contribution to complementary PNT services, which shall increase the resilience in case of disruptions to the services provided by the PNT component (Article 59). The project shall assess how best can the Commission contribute to complementary PNT services in the next MFF. Leveraging existing national and pan‑European infrastructure, the Commission would like to assess: • How to best strengthen with the resilience of PNT services to radio frequency interference (RFI) affecting GNSS services throughout the EU. • How to best contribute to the deployment of a mature, interoperable C T architecture that is ready for operational use within the multi financial framework 2028 2034. • How to best support candidates for a C-PN service, that utilise the C-T infrastructure and are resilient to RFI and to assess whether the technology is ready for deployment or, if not what is required.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Belgium e-Procurement and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space

European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space has issued 14 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Research & Innovation, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Belgium. Notices are distributed via Belgium e-Procurement. Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space in Belgium. 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 Research & Innovation 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 €500,000 - €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 Belgium. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Belgium e-Procurement to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.