Request for Quotation for Additional Industrial Activities to Contract No. 2020-10-I.0 Solar Orbiter - Metis: Industrial Support in Phase E
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender, issued by the Italian Space Agency (AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANA), concerns the procurement of additional industrial activities related to the Solar Orbiter - Metis project, specifically focusing on industrial support during Phase E. The Contracting Authority is the Italian Space Agency, and the tender reference number is CIG: B7628D8458. The primary classification code (CPV) for this procurement is 'Research and development design and implementation'.
The nature of the contract is for services. The procurement procedure followed was a negotiated procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The specified location for this contract is Rome, Italy. The estimated value of the contract was EUR 1,000,000.00. The tender documents were made available through the platform https://app.albofornitori.it/alboeproc/albo_asi.
Following the procurement process, the contract was awarded to Thales Alenia Space Italia S.p.A. The final award value for these additional industrial activities amounted to EUR 967,901.00. This initiative underscores the ongoing need for specialized industrial support in the post-launch and operational phases of complex space missions like Solar Orbiter, ensuring the continued success and data acquisition capabilities of the Metis instrument.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and energy and power sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy. Located in Italy, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.0 million.
Published through ANAC (Italy), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements 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
Original language: ItalianContracting Authority: AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANA
CIG: B7628D8458
CPV: Progettazione e realizzazione di ricerca e sviluppo
Contract Nature: Services
Procedure: Negoziata senza previa indizione di gara
Location: ROMA, Roma
Estimated Value: EUR 1,000,000.00
Tender Documents: https://app.albofornitori.it/alboeproc/albo_asi
Awardee: Thales Alenia Space Italia S.p.A
Award Value: EUR 967,901.00
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from ANAC (Italy) and was originally published on March 6, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Original language: Italian. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANA
AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANA has issued 38 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 37 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Architecture & Engineering Services, Research & Innovation, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Italy. Notices are distributed via ANAC (Italy). Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by AGENZIA SPAZIALE ITALIANA in Italy. 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.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is €1,000,000 - €1,000,000. 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 Italy. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Thales Alenia Space Italia S.p.A. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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