Invitation To Tender
Space-based Services in Support of CBRNe Operations
The Invitation To Tender for Space-based Services in Support of CBRNe Operations is now open for proposals and closes for submissions 31 July 2017.
The European Space Agency, in collaboration with the European Defence Agency, offers support to companies for assessing the viability of space-based services in response to CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and explosive) threats.
Proposed services shall integrate different features for different scenarios: prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. They may need remote or global interconnectivity, robust communication, positioning, precision timing, remote control of unmanned vehicles, in-situ and standoff sensors, technology for harsh environments, geo-information etc. Space assets, such as satellite communication, satellite navigation, Earth observation, or human spaceflight can enable these capabilities.
KEY FACTS:
100% Funded Feasibility Study
Baseline and Option (ESA + EDA) * up to €350 000
Baseline (ESA) up to €250 000
Study duration: up to 9 months
Submission Deadline: 31 July 2017, 13:00 CET
EMITS reference: AO8729
Bidders are required to register on esa-star before accessing the tender documents on EMITS.
What We Look For:
• Top-notch team with business and domain expertise
• Attractive market opportunity and customer engagement
• Commercially viable service concepts
• Technically feasible solutions enabled by space
What We Offer:
• Technical & Business Expertise
• Network & Partnership Building
• ESA Branding & Promotion
• Available funding per contract:
• up to €350 000 for Baseline and Option (ESA + EDA) *
• up to €250 000 for Baseline (ESA)
* Detailed information on Baseline and Option are provided in the tender documents
Based on the results of the studies awarded under this ITT, follow-up Demonstration Projects of the defined service concepts, with the goal of delivering sustainable services to the targeted user/customer communities, are planned to be supported within the existing framework programmes.
