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Preliminary system study - in-space proof of concept-3 (inspoc-3): on-board and shared intelligence ideation activities- expro+

European Space Agency (ESA) - Directorate of Space Transportation

Published: Jun 4, 2024

Updated: Jun 19, 2026

Source: ESA - European Space Agency

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About This Opportunity

Services contract awarded by European Space Agency (ESA) - Directorate of Space (International): Preliminary system. ICT & digital. Estimated value EUR 100K.

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in International, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 100,000 – EUR 200,000.

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 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 contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The objectives of the PoC-3 ideation activities are to:-(Task 1) Analyse the future in-space transportation ecosystem and the main challenges and disruption areas with regards to spacecraft intelligence (on-board and shared). The required features of future reusable space-tugs and propellant depots will be analysed and described.-(Task 2) For each of the above categories, the contractor will then describe the technical building-blocks that shall be matured. -(Task 3) The contractor will then draft a concept of PoC-3demonstrations objectives and content that would mature the most promising building blocks above and perform their In-Orbit Demonstration.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on June 4, 2024. Last refreshed 6 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.

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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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is €100,000 - €200,000. 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.

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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.