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Gstp element 1: develop: preparation of enabling space technologies and building blocks - standard call for proposal

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Jan 26, 2023

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: ESA - European Space Agency

About This Opportunity

Procurement notice from European Space Agency (ESA) (International, ICT & digital): Gstp element 1: develop: preparation of. Submission deadline Dec 2027.

This is a works 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 civil works in the information and communication technology sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The European Space Agency ("the Agency" or "ESA") invites you to submit a Proposal under the General Support Technology Programme, Element 1: "Preparation of enabling space technologies and building blocks''The aim is to prepare and to develop enabling capabilities and the associated building blocks for space related systems and the associated sub-systems. An additional aim is to allow the targeted and coordinated development of the capabilities and building blocks (i.e. among academia and industry) in a given ESA Member State or across different Member States (in a collaborative manner). The intended output is to provide industry with a stronger foundation (i.e. building on this acquired know-how) in order to contribute to new space related system opportunities at national or international levels (institutional, commercial...) The objective is to enable Member States to support the further development of t capabilities and the associated building blocks in their industry. The technology development activities may be prepared in a targeted and coordinated manner. The enabling capabilities and building blocks are to be developed for a targeted type and class of space systems (in terms of performance, cost, size...) and with guiding specifications. The developments are to be performed in a coordinated manner to ensure that industry is able to work on complementary capabilities. The developments may be performed within one Member State or across several Member States in a collaborative manner. The enabling capabilities and building blocks are to be developed to a level such that the industrial entities may then be able to perform developments and eventually produce for concrete/more specific space related developments. The developments may go from a proof-of-concept (via simulation or experiment) up to an engineering qualification model (EQM). They address any technical area (structures, avionics/GNC, power control and distribution...). The spefications are to be linked to the guiding system or sub-system specifications. The maximum amount per activity is 1,000 K. The maximum duration is24 months.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on January 26, 2023. Last refreshed 9 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 554 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 Works contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.