Tenders/FIXED CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR CO-SPONSORED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (PHD THESES) UNDER THE PLAN FOR EUROPEAN COOPERATING STATES (PECS) IN MALTA

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FIXED CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR CO-SPONSORED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (PHD THESES) UNDER THE PLAN FOR EUROPEAN COOPERATING STATES (PECS) IN MALTA

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Aug 25, 2026

Updated: Sep 20, 2026

Source: ESA - European Space Agency

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Malta, 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 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 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

The European Space Agency and Xjenza Malta of the Republic of Malta hereby invite you to submit a proposal to the above Call for Proposals, which will be soon published in esa-star. It will be addressed only to legal entities of Malta that are registered in ESA-STAR and foresees the following standard activity type:Type G2 PhD Theses that correspond to a clear need from the national space industry and would lead to a new product or service being able to be developed. Maximum price for ESA: EUR 75,000 with a minimum company co-funding of EUR 10,000.More information and further programmatic constraints can be consulted in the cover letter of the call upon its issue date.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on August 25, 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 789 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 196 currently open and 203 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Environment & Climate, and Transport & Logistics. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, Slovenia, and Czech Republic. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: September 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Malta. 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.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by European Space Agency (ESA) in Malta. 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.