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Netherlands: Tenders/European Space Agency/HE-ESA-037 – Advanced life cycle management concept for future EU MEO Space Systems

  1. Planning notice published

    Sep 29, 2025 10:15 AMSeptember 29, 2025 10:15 AM

  2. Questions deadline

    Jan 20, 11:00 AMJanuary 20, 2026 11:00 AM

  3. Tender submission deadline

    Feb 3, 11:00 AMFebruary 3, 2026 11:00 AM

  4. Contract start date

    Apr 30, 10:00 PMApril 30, 2026 10:00 PM

  5. Tender validity period

    May 3, 10:00 AMMay 3, 2026 10:00 AM

Brief

HE-ESA-037 – Advanced life cycle management concept for future EU MEO Space Systems

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Deadline
Sep 28, 2025Expired
Agreement
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Brief

The activity aims at investigating alternative concepts and solutions for the evolution of life cycle management of future EU navigation satellites in MEO, focusing on the identification of most promising and relevant use cases, the definition and assessment of enabling capabilities, building blocks and technologies for on-orbit servicing. The study will define and assess the feasibility of system concepts, associated requirements and major trade-offs to improve the efficiency and sustainability of navigation satellites life cycle in MEO. This activity belongs to Galileo/EGNOS Upstream R&D which is part of the space component of Horizon Europe, under which, in line with the signed FFPA and relevant Contribution Agreement, ESA is delegated by the European Commission to manage this activity. ESA adapted procurement rules will apply as per the ITT to be published (open Competition in 2 stages).

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  • The activity aims at investigating alternative concepts and solutions for the evolution of life cycle management of future EU navigation satellites in MEO, focusing on the identification of most promising and relevant use cases, the definition and assessment of enabling capabilities, building blocks and technologies for on-orbit servicing. The study will define and assess the feasibility of system concepts, associated requirements and major trade-offs to improve the efficiency and sustainability of navigation satellites life cycle in MEO. This activity belongs to Galileo/EGNOS Upstream R&D which is part of the space component of Horizon Europe, under which, in line with the signed FFPA and relevant Contribution Agreement, ESA is delegated by the European Commission to manage this activity. ESA adapted procurement rules will apply as per the ITT to be published (open Competition in 2 stages).

  • Contact

    Robbert Woltmanrobbert.woltman@esa.int
  • Type
    Planning
  • Location
    Agglomeratie Leiden en Bollenstreek
  • Main code
    Navigation satellites
    35631300
  • 73100000Research and experimental development services

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