ESA Open Invitation to Tender AO10029
Open Date: 07/10/2019
Closing Date: 22/11/2019 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 19.129.24
Prog. Ref.: Technology Developme
Budget Ref.: E/0901-01 – Technology Developme
Special Prov.: BE+DK+FR+DE+IT+NL+ES+SE+CH+GB+IE+AT+NO+FI+PT+GR+LU+CZ+RO+PL+EE+HU
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Products: Orbital Transportation & Re-entry Systems / Environment and Crew Life Support (ECLS) / ECLS / Other / Orbital Transportation & Re-entry Systems / Mechanisms / Mechanisms ¿ BB / Other
Technology Domains: Life & Physical Sciences / Applied Physical Science Technology / Processing and Production / Mechanisms / Mechanism Core Technologies / Sealing Technologies
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Tech, Eng. & Quality
Department: Mechanical Engineering Department
Division: Mechatronics and Optics Division
Contract Officer: Almeida, Rudolfo
Industrial Policy Measure: N/A – Not apply
Last Update Date: 07/10/2019
Update Reason: Tender issue

Objective(s) of the Activity: The objectives of the proposed activity are to make a trade-off of terrestrial static and dynamic seal mechanisms presenting interesting features for ISRU-related applications and identify the most promising technology. The definition of a set of requirements shall serve the design of a breadboard of an exemplary process reactor hatch, to be further manufacturedand comprehensively tested. Serviceability for such a mechanism will also be considered. A technology roadmap development shallbe prepared.