Tenders/STUDY OF CELL-BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF AUTOPHAGY DEVELOPMENT UNDER MICROGRAVITY CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR PRODUCING ESTABLISHED PLANT PRODUCTS ON SPACE PLATFORMS - EXPRO PLUS

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STUDY OF CELL-BIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS OF AUTOPHAGY DEVELOPMENT UNDER MICROGRAVITY CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGIES FOR PRODUCING ESTABLISHED PLANT PRODUCTS ON SPACE PLATFORMS - EXPRO PLUS

European Space Agency (ESA)

Published: Oct 27, 2026

Updated: Nov 5, 2026

Source: ESA - European Space Agency

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Software and Telecommunications. Located in Ukraine, 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

Plants are expected to contribute to future exploration systems by providing food, biological resources and regenerative functions during long-duration missions. However, altered-gravity environments can affect plant growth, development, intracellular transport, stress signalling and resource allocation. Autophagy and programmed cell death are conserved cellular processes involved in the degradation and recycling of cellular components and in the regulation of plant development and stress adaptation. Their interaction with cytoskeletal organisation and metabolic regulation may therefore influence the capacity of plants to maintain stable growth and productivity under space-relevant conditions. The objective of the activity is to improve understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern plant adaptation to altered-gravity conditions and to translate this knowledge into recommendations supporting reliable plant-based biological production on future space platforms.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from ESA - European Space Agency and was originally published on October 27, 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 888 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 186 currently open and 227 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Transport & Logistics, and Environment & Climate. Tenders span 10 countries including Denmark, Czech Republic, and Slovenia. Notices are distributed via ESA - European Space Agency. Most recent publication: October 30, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Ukraine. 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 Ukraine. 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.