STRATEGIC ADVOCACY FACILITY

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Jul 29, 2026

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector. 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

The Strategic Advocacy Facility is a strategic Action Readiness instrument within ESA's Earth Action framework that enables the translation of EO innovation, science and applications into sustained operational uptake and impact, particularly within the impact finance ecosystem of International Financial Institutions, climate and environmental funds, and developing-country stakeholders. The Facility combines programme-level impact measurement and evidence generation, strategic partnership engagement, institutional advisorysupport, country-level uptake assessment, strategic intelligence, advocacy and communication within a single integrated framework. Building on the legacy and assets of the Global Development Assistance (GDA) programme, it establishes a common Theory of Change, monitoring and evaluation system, stakeholder engagement architecture and learning framework for Earth Action, while creating feedbackloops between implementation, partnerships, communication, programme governance and future RD investments. Through interconnected task setup, the Facility acts as a cross-cutting enabler that strengthens EO adoption, supports partner alignment, captures and communicates evidence of impact, and ensures that Earth Action activities can be scaled, mainstreamed and translated into long-term societal, environmental and development outcomes.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on July 29, 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 717 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 258 currently open and 173 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: July 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

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.

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.