Tenders/STANDARD CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR DOWNSTREAM APPLICATIONS IN ACCESS BASS (ENABLING STUDIES/ PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDIES/PILOT PROJECTS)

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STANDARD CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR DOWNSTREAM APPLICATIONS IN ACCESS BASS (ENABLING STUDIES/ PROOF OF CONCEPT STUDIES/PILOT PROJECTS)

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Nov 5, 2026

Updated: Nov 6, 2026

Source: ESA - European Space Agency

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the information and communication technology, trade and industry and Research sectors, with a focus on Innovation. 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 grants in the information and communication technology sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. 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

The ACCESS (Accelerating Commercialisation and Competitiveness of the European Space Sector) programme helps companies develop innovative commercial products and services that strengthen European competitiveness in both space and non-space markets. It fosters a diverse and dynamic space ecosystem, ensuring that the benefits of commercialisation reach all Participating States.Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) is the element of ACCESS programme specifically designed to accelerate the transformation of innovative ideas into market-ready space-based services and applications that deliver measurable socio-economic impact.BASS offers to companies and academia derisking tools to mitigate technical and commercial risks, shortening the path from concept to market. With a strong user-driven focus, BASS creates the conditions for commercial success and positions space as a driver of innovation, competitiveness, and lasting value for society.To deliver these outcomes, BASS offers a comprehensive support package which includes zero-equity funding, tailored business and technical expertise, project management guidance, ESA branding, and access to commercialisation networks. This ecosystem connects companies with customers, investors, and partners, enabling them to overcome market barriers whilesecuring sustainable growth through private investment and demand-driven adoption.BASS support is tailored to every stage of developmentfrom assessing the viability of new space-based applications, to designing, implementing, and piloting space-based solutions and supporting their expansion into new markets.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on November 5, 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 913 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 206 currently open and 228 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Environment & Climate, and Transport & Logistics. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, Czech Republic, and Slovenia. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: November 5, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants 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.

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.