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    Procurement of the Galileo Satellites’ Alternative L12/L13 Launch Services

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

    Procurement of the Galileo Satellites’ Alternative L12/L13 Launch Services

    1. Result notice published

      Aug 22, 5:45 AMAugust 22, 2024 5:45 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

    Belgium: Tenders/European Commission, DEFIS Defence Industry and Space, DEFIS.C.2 Satellite Navigation/Procurement of the Galileo Satellites’ Alternative L12/L13 Launch Services

    Awarded

    The competition has ended and a winner has been selected.

    Brief

    Performance of two Launch Services for the L12 and L13 of Galileo Satellites within a dedicated launch configuration (Alternatives L12/L13 Launch Services)

    Result

    Winner
    Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
    Number of bids
    1
    Contract value
    $196,691,000

    About the bid

      Performance of two Launch Services for the L12 and L13 of Galileo Satellites within a dedicated launch configuration (Alternatives L12/L13 Launch Services)

      Contact phone
      +3222991111
      Contact email
      defis-gp2-call-for-tenders@ec.europa.eu

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    Award Criteria

    • Description

      Adequacy and appropriateness of human and technical resources and facilities proposed by the Tenderer with respect to the technical and programmatic solution described in the proposal.

    • Description

      Understanding of the requirements, including security aspects, and objectives and discussion of problem areas.

    • Description

      Quality and suitability of proposed programme of work; adequacy of engineering approach.

    • Description

      Adequacy of management, costing and planning for the execution of the work.

    • Description

      Compliance with administrative tender conditions and acceptance of Contract conditions.

    Qualification requirements

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    Contracting authority
    European Commission, DEFIS Defence Industry and Space, DEFIS.C.2 Satellite Navigation
    Title
    Procurement of the Galileo Satellites’ Alternative L12/L13 Launch Services
    Type
    ResultPrequalification
    Main code
    60500000Space transport services
    Supplemental codes

    No supplemental codes from buyer…

    Estimated value
    $196,691,000.00

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