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First! - liquid propulsion technologies for future space transportation: new materials and processes for launcher and in-space liquid propulsion - expro+

European Space Agency (ESA) - Directorate of Space Transportation

Published: Oct 29, 2024

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: ESA - European Space Agency

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About This Opportunity

transport & logistics supply contract awarded in International: First! - liquid propulsion technologies for future space. By European Space Agency (ESA).

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics 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 the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The activity proposed will focus on liquid propulsion technologies for future space transportation. More specifically, it aims for short-term, quick maturation of technologies related to new materials and processes for launcher and in-space liquid propulsion in Europe.The objective of this activity is to:- Identify potential application(s) and define corresponding requirements;- Identify potential gains in terms of performance and/or manufacturing cost/time/quality and/or improved sustainability (with respect to existing solutions) for the final application(s);- Demonstrate the ability of the technology to bring these gains to the identified potential application.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on October 29, 2024. Last refreshed 10 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About European Space Agency (ESA) - Directorate of Space Transportation

European Space Agency (ESA) - Directorate of Space Transportation has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Information & Communication Technology, and Environment & Climate. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: March 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

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.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contracting authority has selected an awardee for this notice. The record is kept for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

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

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.