ESA Open Invitation to Tender: 1-11514
Open Date: 20/09/2022 18:00 CEST
Closing Date: 19/10/2022 13:00 CEST

Two space logistics proof-of-concepts (PoCs) are planned to be implemented by STS-F, to ensure the acquisition of key transport capabilities, notably for rendezvous capture and cryogenic in-orbit refuelling capabilities). These PoCs will mature the required standardized interfaces and culminate at In-Orbit Demonstrations between ISTVs. A Request for Information (RFI) initiated the implementation process of a first in-orbit demonstration mission dubbed PoC 1, with the focus on Rendezvous capture capabilities between In-Space Transportation Vehicles (ISTVs).This ITT is for the second step of the POC-1 project: PoC 1 phase 0/A: Following a selection of the contractors based on the demo-mission contest. The earmarked budget is of 500,000 EUR. Parallel contracts might be awarded. The following step, PoC 1 Phases B/C/D/E, up to the in-orbit demonstration, will be decided at the ESA Council at ministerial level to be held in November 2022 (CM22).

Estabilishment: ESAHQ
ECOS Required: No
Classified: No
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Authorised Contact Person: Karolina Rybarova
Initiating Service: STS-FL
IP Measure: N/A
Prog. Reference: E/0279-01 - FLPP ADVANCED TECHNO; E/0272-01 - FLPP 3/NEO Core
Tender Type: Open Competition
Open To Tenderers From:AT+BE+CH+CZ+DE+DK+EE+GR+ES+FI+FR+GB+HU+IE+IT+LU+NL+NO+PL+PT+RO+SE
Technology Keywords: 8-C-I-Design and Simulation
Products Keywords: 3-G-1.1-f-Other