Research and Development Services in Operational Food

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Original title: PRESTATIONS DE RECHERCHE & DEVELOPPEMENT DANS LES VIVRES OPERATIONNELS

MINARM/SCA/PFC-RBT

Published: Jul 1, 2026

Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU)

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Research and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Architectural Design. Located in France, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 400,000. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 2026.

Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the Research sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Original language: French

This tender, originating from France and published on ted, is for research and development (R&D) services related to operational food supplies. The contracting authority is seeking expert providers to conduct R&D activities focused on "vivres opérationnels," which translates to operational or ration packs, likely intended for military, emergency services, or other demanding operational environments. This procurement targets specialized R&D firms or organizations with expertise in food science, nutrition, preservation technologies, and packaging for extreme conditions or long-term storage. Typical requirements for such R&D tenders include the ability to innovate, develop new formulations or product concepts, conduct rigorous testing (shelf-life, nutritional analysis, palatability, resistance to environmental factors), and provide detailed reports on findings and recommendations. Bidders will need to demonstrate a strong R&D capability, access to appropriate laboratories and testing facilities, and a deep understanding of the specific operational constraints and requirements for the target end-users. The evaluation will likely focus on the technical approach, the qualifications of the research team, the proposed methodology, and the potential for successful innovation. This is a specialized tender for entities engaged in advanced food technology and development.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on July 1, 2026. Last refreshed today. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About MINARM/SCA/PFC-RBT

MINARM/SCA/PFC-RBT has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 9 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, General Supplies & Services, and Agriculture & Food Security. All notices are published for France. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: July 1, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 73 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by MINARM/SCA/PFC-RBT in France. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Research & Innovation 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 €400,000 - €400,000. 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 France. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.