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    Procurement of additional Galileo Navigation Satellites

    European Commission, DEFIS Defence Industry and Space, DEFIS.C.2 Satellite Navigation

    Procurement of additional Galileo Navigation Satellites

    1. Questions deadline

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

    2. Tender submission deadline

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

    3. Planning notice published

      Feb 27, 12:10 PMFebruary 27, 2026 12:10 PM

    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

    Belgium: Tenders/European Commission, DEFIS Defence Industry and Space, DEFIS.C.2 Satellite Navigation/Procurement of additional Galileo Navigation Satellites

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    Brief

    The European Commission, Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS), is planning the procurement of additional Galileo Navigation Satellites (Batch 2 G2G Satellites) to ensure the continuity of the Galileo constellation. These satellites may be procured in different configurations to satisfy various Galileo Program needs. Interested economic operators are invited to subscribe at https://esastarpublicationext.sso.esa.int/ to be notified when the contract notice and all procurement documents are published.

    About the bid

      The European Space Agency (hereinafter referred to as “the Agency” or “ESA”) acting in its role as Entrusted Entity in the name and on behalf of the European Commission (Commission or COM) - Contracting Authority, representing the European Union is planning to launch a tender procedure for the procurement of Galileo Second Generation satellites (Batch 2 G2G Satellites) to become part of the constellation operated by EU Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) . These satellites may be procured in different configurations to satisfy different Galileo Program needs. The number of satellites foreseen to be procured is to be defined after the completion of the ongoing Galileo System reviews. These satellites shall ensure the continuity of the Galileo constellation. A procurement procedure is planned to be started in Q4 2026 with the resulting contract kick-off in the course of 2028. The procurement will be subject to participating conditions to protect the security interests of the Union. This prior information notice announces the intention of the contracting authority to publish an upcoming procurement. No other information or documents are available at this stage. Interested economic operators are invited to subscribe at the link https://esastarpublicationext.sso.esa.int/ in order to get notified when the contract notice and all the procurement documents, including the tender specifications, are published.

      Contact name
      Patryk Strzelecki
      Contact phone
      +31 71 565 65 65
      Contact email
      patryk.strzelecki@esa.int

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    Contracting authority
    European Commission, DEFIS Defence Industry and Space, DEFIS.C.2 Satellite Navigation
    Title
    Procurement of additional Galileo Navigation Satellites
    Type
    Planning
    Main code
    35631300Navigation satellites
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