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MISSION CONCEPT STUDY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF GNSS-REFLECTOMETRY INSTRUMENTS - EXPRO PLUS

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Sep 14, 2026

Updated: Sep 20, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software. Located in International, 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

Maximum of 2 studies in parallel for the "Definition of the Next-Gen of GNSS-R instrument". Points to be addressed are:- Deriving lessons learnt from the multiple GNSS-R missions already flying or under development;- Identifying and consolidating primary GNSS-Rmission objectives (with science and/or application priorities);- consolidate user needs, science/application requirements, and derive observation, measurements and system requirements fully traceable to the selected mission objectives;- Defining and assessing preliminary mission system concepts, supported by end-to-end simulations, and including key limitations and consolidation of the GNSS-R instrument architectural definition;- proposing a roadmap for future technology developments;

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on September 14, 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

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.

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.