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10-169 APPLICATION OF A BITTORRENT-LIKE DATA DISTRIBUTION MODEL TO MISSION OPERATIONS

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7454
Open Date: 04/03/2013
Closing Date: 29/04/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.197.20
Prog. Ref.: General Studies
Budget Ref.: E/0600-00 – General Studies
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CDN+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 50-100 KEURO
Establishment: ESAHQ
Directorate: Directorate ESA Polic, Plan & Control
Department: ESA Policies Department
Division: Future Prep. & Strategic Studies Off.
Contract Officer: Margaret O’Sullivan
Last Update Date: 28/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version) RE-ISSUE.

The proposed ‘Bit Torrent’ network is an adaptation of the well known internet data distribution model for mission operations. It is characterised by a high density mesh network of mini, non-pointing antennas on ground that act as seeders (uplinkers/downlinkers) for spacecraft when they are receiving commands and the mission centres or mobile terminals on ground when they are receiving mission or housekeeping data. This concept is to be assessed for technical feasibility and capacity of data transfer possible.

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10-169 APPLICATION OF A BITTORRENT-LIKE DATA DISTRIBUTION MODEL TO MISSION OPERATIONS

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7454
Open Date: 04/03/2013
Closing Date: 29/04/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.197.20
Prog. Ref.: General Studies
Budget Ref.: E/0600-00 – General Studies
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CDN+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 50-100 KEURO
Establishment: ESAHQ
Directorate: Directorate ESA Polic, Plan & Control
Department: ESA Policies Department
Division: Future Prep. & Strategic Studies Off.
Contract Officer: Margaret O’Sullivan
Last Update Date: 28/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version) RE-ISSUE.

The proposed ‘Bit Torrent’ network is an adaptation of the well known internet data distribution model for mission operations. It is characterised by a high density mesh network of mini, non-pointing antennas on ground that act as seeders (uplinkers/downlinkers) for spacecraft when they are receiving commands and the mission centres or mobile terminals on ground when they are receiving mission or housekeeping data. This concept is to be assessed for technical feasibility and capacity of data transfer possible.

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LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT DIPLEXER FOR MULTIBEAM PAYLOADS (ARTES 5.1 REF. 5C.173)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7447
Open Date: 06/03/2013
Closing Date: 31/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1TT.66
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CDN+RO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS/ TELECOMMUNICATION AND TT&C/RF Equipment Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems
Dep Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Erich Melliger
Last Update Date: 06/03/2013
Update Reason: Tender issue

Development of advanced diplexer concepts suitable for multibeam (Ka, Q and V band) applications, allowing significant reduction ofmass and footprint while preserving state-of-the-art RF performance. Targeted Improvement: 30% mass and footprint reduction. For the full description of this activity, please consult thetelecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities inESA programmes”.
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LIGHTWEIGHT AND COMPACT DIPLEXER FOR MULTIBEAM PAYLOADS (ARTES 5.1 REF. 5C.173)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7447
Open Date: 06/03/2013
Closing Date: 31/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1TT.66
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CDN+RO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS/ TELECOMMUNICATION AND TT&C/RF Equipment Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems
Dep Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Erich Melliger
Last Update Date: 06/03/2013
Update Reason: Tender issue

Development of advanced diplexer concepts suitable for multibeam (Ka, Q and V band) applications, allowing significant reduction ofmass and footprint while preserving state-of-the-art RF performance. Targeted Improvement: 30% mass and footprint reduction. For the full description of this activity, please consult thetelecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities inESA programmes”.
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13-S-01 STUDY ON THE CYBER-SECURITY RISKS OF SPACE MISSIONS AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7434
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 03/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.197.01
Prog. Ref.: General Studies
Budget Ref.: E/0600-00 – General Studies
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+PL+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 100-200 KEURO
Establishment: ESAHQ
Directorate: Directorate ESA Polic, Plan & Control
Department: ESA Policies
Department Division: Future Prep. & Strategic Studies Off.
Contract Officer: Margaret O’Sullivan
Last Update Date: 09/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The objective of this activity is to raise awareness in the space community about the cyber-security issue (both in the operations and in the supply chain) and to establish a general framework whereby ESA missions can define their own specific cyber-security requirements in order to guarantee reaching their mission-specific objectives and, consequently, protecting the image and the interests of the Agency in front of the external world. More in particular, the above mentioned framework for cyber-security of space missionsshall include as a minimum (i) guidelines to establish an Agency-wide policy, (ii) provide an inventory of applicable policies (if any) regarding cyberthreats, and (iii) a set of technical recommendations for the mission planning, design and procurement authorities for all categories of ESA space missions. The analysis should also result in indications about the projected impacts of the potential cyber-security threats and of the implementation of the proposed risk mitigation measures on the mission implementation schedule and resources (human and financial).
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13-S-01 STUDY ON THE CYBER-SECURITY RISKS OF SPACE MISSIONS AND ASSOCIATED MITIGATION MEASURES

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7434
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 03/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.197.01
Prog. Ref.: General Studies
Budget Ref.: E/0600-00 – General Studies
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+PL+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 100-200 KEURO
Establishment: ESAHQ
Directorate: Directorate ESA Polic, Plan & Control
Department: ESA Policies
Department Division: Future Prep. & Strategic Studies Off.
Contract Officer: Margaret O’Sullivan
Last Update Date: 09/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The objective of this activity is to raise awareness in the space community about the cyber-security issue (both in the operations and in the supply chain) and to establish a general framework whereby ESA missions can define their own specific cyber-security requirements in order to guarantee reaching their mission-specific objectives and, consequently, protecting the image and the interests of the Agency in front of the external world. More in particular, the above mentioned framework for cyber-security of space missionsshall include as a minimum (i) guidelines to establish an Agency-wide policy, (ii) provide an inventory of applicable policies (if any) regarding cyberthreats, and (iii) a set of technical recommendations for the mission planning, design and procurement authorities for all categories of ESA space missions. The analysis should also result in indications about the projected impacts of the potential cyber-security threats and of the implementation of the proposed risk mitigation measures on the mission implementation schedule and resources (human and financial).
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IMPROVED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS IN THE ARCTIC – FS ARTES 20 OPEN COMP

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7446
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 10/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1AF.01
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 20
Budget Ref.: E/0520-01A – ARTES 20
Special Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+DK+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Integrated & Telecom-related Applica Dep
Division: Awareness Activ & Feasibility Studies Di
Contract Officer: Andrea Dean
Last Update Date: 12/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The objective of this ARTES 20 feasibility study is to assess the technical feasibility and commercial viability of space-based services to improve situational awareness in the Arctic. The arctic region is a frontier environment for human activities. Pressure isgrowing on the Arctic as an arena for multiple activities, in particular oil & gas, shipping, tourism, search & rescue, telemedicine, mineral extraction, ports & harbours as well as insurance. All these sectors are demanding strongly operational services providing better situational awareness in the Arctic.

The feasibility study is aimed at addressing the following needs expressed by the different user communities: 1. Reliable data provision regarding Arctic conditions and availability of infrastructure, including ice thickness and dynamics, Arctic sea routes, seasonal forecasts, etc. 2. Reliable communication and positioning mechanisms, in particular broadband communications and positioning of ships and helicopters. 3. Monitoring mechanisms assessing the environmental impactof an increase in Arctic operations.

Three space-based capabilities are relevant for integration into the potential services: EarthObservation, Satellite Navigation, and Satellite Communications. -Earth Observation data: for assessment of ice conditions and meteorology / sea-state. -GNSS signals: for tracking of ships and helicopters, and support to search and rescue operations. -Satellite communications, covering the lack of terrestrial infrastructure in many areas, and acting as an enabler of other services (datatransmission, search and rescue, etc). These space capabilities need to be complemented with appropriate cost-effective gap-fillers,for example airplanes/UAVs to cover gaps in Earth Observation data acquisition, radar and meteorological observations for surveillance, etc. The study content will include as tasks: stakeholder / user consolidation, refinement of user requirements, state-of-the-art analysis, service definition, system definition, proof of concept, viability analysis, and implementation roadmap
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IMPROVED SITUATIONAL AWARENESS IN THE ARCTIC – FS ARTES 20 OPEN COMP

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7446
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 10/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1AF.01
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 20
Budget Ref.: E/0520-01A – ARTES 20
Special Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+DK+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Integrated & Telecom-related Applica Dep
Division: Awareness Activ & Feasibility Studies Di
Contract Officer: Andrea Dean
Last Update Date: 12/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The objective of this ARTES 20 feasibility study is to assess the technical feasibility and commercial viability of space-based services to improve situational awareness in the Arctic. The arctic region is a frontier environment for human activities. Pressure isgrowing on the Arctic as an arena for multiple activities, in particular oil & gas, shipping, tourism, search & rescue, telemedicine, mineral extraction, ports & harbours as well as insurance. All these sectors are demanding strongly operational services providing better situational awareness in the Arctic.

The feasibility study is aimed at addressing the following needs expressed by the different user communities: 1. Reliable data provision regarding Arctic conditions and availability of infrastructure, including ice thickness and dynamics, Arctic sea routes, seasonal forecasts, etc. 2. Reliable communication and positioning mechanisms, in particular broadband communications and positioning of ships and helicopters. 3. Monitoring mechanisms assessing the environmental impactof an increase in Arctic operations.

Three space-based capabilities are relevant for integration into the potential services: EarthObservation, Satellite Navigation, and Satellite Communications. -Earth Observation data: for assessment of ice conditions and meteorology / sea-state. -GNSS signals: for tracking of ships and helicopters, and support to search and rescue operations. -Satellite communications, covering the lack of terrestrial infrastructure in many areas, and acting as an enabler of other services (datatransmission, search and rescue, etc). These space capabilities need to be complemented with appropriate cost-effective gap-fillers,for example airplanes/UAVs to cover gaps in Earth Observation data acquisition, radar and meteorological observations for surveillance, etc. The study content will include as tasks: stakeholder / user consolidation, refinement of user requirements, state-of-the-art analysis, service definition, system definition, proof of concept, viability analysis, and implementation roadmap
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NEW TECHNICAL BUILDING ESA REDU

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7457
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 26/04/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.171.02
Prog. Ref.: Telespa/ARTEMIS Ops
Budget Ref.: E/0599-04E – Telespa/ARTEMIS Ops
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Establishment: ESA HQ
Directorate: Directorate of HR,Facility Mngmt & Info Department: ESA Facility Management Department
Division: Redu Informatics & Facility Mngmt Serv
Contract Officer: Virginie Schmit
Last Update Date: 04/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The European Space Agency (ESA – European Space Agency) launch an open tender for the selection of an expert to develop the conceptof a new building and provide assistance to ESA in the award of a design-and-build contract a new building in Redu, called the T03.Furthermore the expert shall supervise the construction and provide support for the final acceptance of the work. The objective of the project is to replace the technical building T01 at ESA Redu. The new building will host computer rooms, control stations, public spaces and offices. Part of the building will be an area, which needs to be accredited to host and handle classified data and equipment up to the level of ESA Secret. The construction and later operations of the building shall meet the requirements to obtain a BREEAM environmental certification (the level of certification will be evaluated in accordance with the ESA constraints). The projectmust comply with safety imposed by the ESA on its centre. The Project should consider harmonization with existing buildings and adjacent.

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NEW TECHNICAL BUILDING ESA REDU

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7457
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 26/04/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.171.02
Prog. Ref.: Telespa/ARTEMIS Ops
Budget Ref.: E/0599-04E – Telespa/ARTEMIS Ops
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Establishment: ESA HQ
Directorate: Directorate of HR,Facility Mngmt & Info Department: ESA Facility Management Department
Division: Redu Informatics & Facility Mngmt Serv
Contract Officer: Virginie Schmit
Last Update Date: 04/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The European Space Agency (ESA – European Space Agency) launch an open tender for the selection of an expert to develop the conceptof a new building and provide assistance to ESA in the award of a design-and-build contract a new building in Redu, called the T03.Furthermore the expert shall supervise the construction and provide support for the final acceptance of the work. The objective of the project is to replace the technical building T01 at ESA Redu. The new building will host computer rooms, control stations, public spaces and offices. Part of the building will be an area, which needs to be accredited to host and handle classified data and equipment up to the level of ESA Secret. The construction and later operations of the building shall meet the requirements to obtain a BREEAM environmental certification (the level of certification will be evaluated in accordance with the ESA constraints). The projectmust comply with safety imposed by the ESA on its centre. The Project should consider harmonization with existing buildings and adjacent.

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DEFINITION OF PROPAGATION ELEMENTS FOR SYSTEM DESIGN OF BROADBAND SATELLITE SYSTEMS IN Q/V BAND (A5.1 REF. 3B.025) (RE-ISSUE)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7442
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 15/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1T1.37
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Proc. Prop: DIPC
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 100-200 KEURO
Keywords: ENGINEERING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems
Dep Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 09/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)
To review and develop channel models, data and tools tailored for the design of High-Capacity Flexible Broadband Satellite Systems operating at Q/V and Ka band. Targeted Improvements: Improve and expand the applicability of radio channel models to support the design and the optimization of High-Capacity Flexible Broadband Satellite Systems. For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.
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DEFINITION OF PROPAGATION ELEMENTS FOR SYSTEM DESIGN OF BROADBAND SATELLITE SYSTEMS IN Q/V BAND (A5.1 REF. 3B.025) (RE-ISSUE)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7442
Open Date: 01/03/2013
Closing Date: 15/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1T1.37
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Proc. Prop: DIPC
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 100-200 KEURO
Keywords: ENGINEERING/TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems
Dep Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 09/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)
To review and develop channel models, data and tools tailored for the design of High-Capacity Flexible Broadband Satellite Systems operating at Q/V and Ka band. Targeted Improvements: Improve and expand the applicability of radio channel models to support the design and the optimization of High-Capacity Flexible Broadband Satellite Systems. For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(3) = Activity restricted to SMEs & R&D Entities. For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.
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CSP AND MCM-L (NON HERMETIC): LOW TCE HDI SUBSTRATES FOR FLIP-CHIP

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7439
Open Date: 22/02/2013
Closing Date: 29/04/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1QM.22
Prog. Ref.: TRP
Budget Ref.: E/0901-01 – TRP
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Technical & Quality Manag Department: Product Assurance and Safety Department
Division: Materials & Components Technology Divisi
Contract Officer: Christian Pages
Last Update Date: 25/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

There are non hermetic chip and wire solutions with good reliability in moist environment. When the die is large, to manage the thermo-mechanical stresses between die and substrate, the die is mounted on a ceramic sub-mount. In this case the area increase sensibly leading to a situation where the intrinsic integration advantage of CSP or MCM-L is lost. Going toward the needed large area and high pin count dies flip-chip would be the best interconnection candidate. This absolutely requires an assessment of a solution usinga low TCE substrate to minimize the stress on the bumps, bumps made of high fatigue resistance alloy, and at the same time High Density Interconnect (HDI) with micro vias. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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CSP AND MCM-L (NON HERMETIC): LOW TCE HDI SUBSTRATES FOR FLIP-CHIP

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7439
Open Date: 22/02/2013
Closing Date: 29/04/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1QM.22
Prog. Ref.: TRP
Budget Ref.: E/0901-01 – TRP
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Technical & Quality Manag Department: Product Assurance and Safety Department
Division: Materials & Components Technology Divisi
Contract Officer: Christian Pages
Last Update Date: 25/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

There are non hermetic chip and wire solutions with good reliability in moist environment. When the die is large, to manage the thermo-mechanical stresses between die and substrate, the die is mounted on a ceramic sub-mount. In this case the area increase sensibly leading to a situation where the intrinsic integration advantage of CSP or MCM-L is lost. Going toward the needed large area and high pin count dies flip-chip would be the best interconnection candidate. This absolutely requires an assessment of a solution usinga low TCE substrate to minimize the stress on the bumps, bumps made of high fatigue resistance alloy, and at the same time High Density Interconnect (HDI) with micro vias. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001) „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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TERRESTRIAL INTERFERENCE MITIGATION TECHNIQUES IN FUTURE KA-BAND BROADBAND NETWORKS (ARTES 5.1 REF. 3A.050) RE-ISSUE

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7424
Open Date: 20/02/2013
Closing Date: 08/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1TT.60
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: ENGINEERING/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems Dep
Division: Future Projects Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 19/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The activity shall characterise the possible interference environment in the Ka shared band accounting for the relevant regulations, and to investigate techniques to mitigate interference from terrestrial systems in the Ka shared band to allow using this band forbroadband services. Targeted Improvements: Beam hopping can match offered capacity with traffic demand. Compared to uniform power and bandwidth assignment per user beam, the beam hopping provides 50% reduction of DC power consumption. Using the beam hopping, one power amplifier can serve up to 8 beams providing significant saving in required mass particularly for multi-beam systems with user link in Ka band with a large number of beams. Description: For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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TERRESTRIAL INTERFERENCE MITIGATION TECHNIQUES IN FUTURE KA-BAND BROADBAND NETWORKS (ARTES 5.1 REF. 3A.050) RE-ISSUE

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7424
Open Date: 20/02/2013
Closing Date: 08/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1TT.60
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: ENGINEERING/ TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems Dep
Division: Future Projects Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 19/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The activity shall characterise the possible interference environment in the Ka shared band accounting for the relevant regulations, and to investigate techniques to mitigate interference from terrestrial systems in the Ka shared band to allow using this band forbroadband services. Targeted Improvements: Beam hopping can match offered capacity with traffic demand. Compared to uniform power and bandwidth assignment per user beam, the beam hopping provides 50% reduction of DC power consumption. Using the beam hopping, one power amplifier can serve up to 8 beams providing significant saving in required mass particularly for multi-beam systems with user link in Ka band with a large number of beams. Description: For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non-prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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PELTIER DEVICE FOR TELECOM LNA APPLICATION (ARTES 5.1: 4D.029) (RE-ISSUE)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7437
Open Date: 25/02/2013
Closing Date: 24/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1TT.56
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS / THERMAL CONTROL; SPACECRAFT BUS Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems
Dep Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 28/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

Objective: Development & qualification test of a small Peltier / TEC (thermo-electric cooler) suitable for cooling an LNA.
Description: With the trend towards higher frequencies and multi spot applications, telecom satellite payloads are demanding much more sensitive receive section to be compatible with high data rate, low power uplinks. The noise figure (G/T) of the receive section isa critical parameter, which is minimised by a) Minimising the length of waveguide between the antenna and the electronic Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). b) Minimising the temperature of the LNA. Today this is typically achieved either by baffles or dedicated heatpipe radiators. These can achieve low temperatures (-10 degrees C) but are heavy and complex, and use up valuable radiator surfacethat would otherwise be used for payload. Furthermore it is difficult to achieve both requirements a) and b) simultaneously, if the LNA is close to the feed then it is unlikely to be close to the radiator surface, requiring a heat pipe connection which increase heat leaks and increases the required radiator surface. An LNA is a small unit (less than 100x100x100mm), and the actual powerdissipation of an LNA is very small (less than 1W),ideally suited to a small Peltier device. A low temperature could be readilyachieved on the LNA, whilst the TEC permits to reject heat at a much higher temp (50 deg.C). The fact that only the LNA is cold allows to minimise heat leaks, and the rejected heat could then be transported to the radiator surfaces via a mini or micro loop heatpipe. This would permit to: 1) maximise rf sensitivity (achieve both a very short waveguide length and a cold LNA). 2) increaseantenna design flexibility (permit to install the LNA directly on the antenna receive horn, even when the horn is on an antenna mast). 3) reduce spacecraft mass (eliminate the complex structures used today). 4) increase available spacecraft radiator surfaceforother payload items. Current TECs for space applications are all manufactured outside Europe. This activity is to a) develop a European TEC, and b) assess its performance and operation in conjunction with an LNA. For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – current and future tenders. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activityrestricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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PELTIER DEVICE FOR TELECOM LNA APPLICATION (ARTES 5.1: 4D.029) (RE-ISSUE)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7437
Open Date: 25/02/2013
Closing Date: 24/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1TT.56
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS / THERMAL CONTROL; SPACECRAFT BUS Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems
Dep Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 28/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

Objective: Development & qualification test of a small Peltier / TEC (thermo-electric cooler) suitable for cooling an LNA.
Description: With the trend towards higher frequencies and multi spot applications, telecom satellite payloads are demanding much more sensitive receive section to be compatible with high data rate, low power uplinks. The noise figure (G/T) of the receive section isa critical parameter, which is minimised by a) Minimising the length of waveguide between the antenna and the electronic Low Noise Amplifier (LNA). b) Minimising the temperature of the LNA. Today this is typically achieved either by baffles or dedicated heatpipe radiators. These can achieve low temperatures (-10 degrees C) but are heavy and complex, and use up valuable radiator surfacethat would otherwise be used for payload. Furthermore it is difficult to achieve both requirements a) and b) simultaneously, if the LNA is close to the feed then it is unlikely to be close to the radiator surface, requiring a heat pipe connection which increase heat leaks and increases the required radiator surface. An LNA is a small unit (less than 100x100x100mm), and the actual powerdissipation of an LNA is very small (less than 1W),ideally suited to a small Peltier device. A low temperature could be readilyachieved on the LNA, whilst the TEC permits to reject heat at a much higher temp (50 deg.C). The fact that only the LNA is cold allows to minimise heat leaks, and the rejected heat could then be transported to the radiator surfaces via a mini or micro loop heatpipe. This would permit to: 1) maximise rf sensitivity (achieve both a very short waveguide length and a cold LNA). 2) increaseantenna design flexibility (permit to install the LNA directly on the antenna receive horn, even when the horn is on an antenna mast). 3) reduce spacecraft mass (eliminate the complex structures used today). 4) increase available spacecraft radiator surfaceforother payload items. Current TECs for space applications are all manufactured outside Europe. This activity is to a) develop a European TEC, and b) assess its performance and operation in conjunction with an LNA. For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – current and future tenders. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activityrestricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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INTEGRATED RECEIVER FRONT-END FOR MULTI-BEAM KA-BAND MISSIONS (ARTES 5.1 REF. 5C.174)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7399
Open Date: 19/02/2013
Closing Date: 14/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1TT.21
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CDN+RO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: > 500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS/ TELECOMMUNICATION AND TT&C/RF Equipment
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems Dep
Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 19/02/2013
Update Reason: Closing Date Extended

The objective of this activity is to develop and demonstrate an efficient integration concept at engineering model level for a highperformance multi-beam Ka-band receiver front-end. Targeted Improvements: at least 50% savings of mass and volume by integration incomparison to modular concepts employed today. For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website:http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001, republished 07/12/2010) „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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INTEGRATED RECEIVER FRONT-END FOR MULTI-BEAM KA-BAND MISSIONS (ARTES 5.1 REF. 5C.174)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7399
Open Date: 19/02/2013
Closing Date: 14/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.1TT.21
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+CDN+RO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: > 500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS/ TELECOMMUNICATION AND TT&C/RF Equipment
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems Dep
Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 19/02/2013
Update Reason: Closing Date Extended

The objective of this activity is to develop and demonstrate an efficient integration concept at engineering model level for a highperformance multi-beam Ka-band receiver front-end. Targeted Improvements: at least 50% savings of mass and volume by integration incomparison to modular concepts employed today. For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website:http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’. Procurement Policy: C(1) = Activity restricted to non- prime contractors (incl. SMEs). For additional information please go to EMITS news (dated 05/02/2001, republished 07/12/2010) „Industrial Policy measures for non-primes, SMEs and R&D entities in ESA programmes”.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY : 1ST CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS UNDER THE POLISH INDUSTRY INCENTIVE SCHEME

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7438
Open Date: 20/02/2013
Closing Date: 01/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1SC.01
Prog. Ref.: NMS – Poland
Budget Ref.: E/0907-06 – NMS – Poland
Special Prov.: PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: No Range
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Technical & Quality Manag Department: System, Software & Technology
Department Division: Office Supporting New Member States
Contract Officer: Sandy Chana Courtois
Last Update Date: 19/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The European Space Agency (ESA) hereby invites the submission of an outline proposal in the frame of the Announcement of Opportunity for Outline Proposals under the Polish Industry Incentive Scheme. The present AO is addressed only to Polish entities. The present AO is part of the Polish Industry Incentive Scheme aiming at supporting the participation of Poland into the ESA mandatory activities and into ESA optional programmes that Poland subscribes to. A Briefing to Polish entities took place on 15th February 2013 on the premises of the Polish Ministry of Economy.

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ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPPORTUNITY : 1ST CALL FOR OUTLINE PROPOSALS UNDER THE POLISH INDUSTRY INCENTIVE SCHEME

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7438
Open Date: 20/02/2013
Closing Date: 01/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1SC.01
Prog. Ref.: NMS – Poland
Budget Ref.: E/0907-06 – NMS – Poland
Special Prov.: PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: No Range
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Technical & Quality Manag Department: System, Software & Technology
Department Division: Office Supporting New Member States
Contract Officer: Sandy Chana Courtois
Last Update Date: 19/04/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

The European Space Agency (ESA) hereby invites the submission of an outline proposal in the frame of the Announcement of Opportunity for Outline Proposals under the Polish Industry Incentive Scheme. The present AO is addressed only to Polish entities. The present AO is part of the Polish Industry Incentive Scheme aiming at supporting the participation of Poland into the ESA mandatory activities and into ESA optional programmes that Poland subscribes to. A Briefing to Polish entities took place on 15th February 2013 on the premises of the Polish Ministry of Economy.

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ESA INNOVATION TRIANGLE INITIATIVE (ITI) 2012

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7094
Open Date: 12/04/2012
Closing Date: 31/12/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.135.01
Prog. Ref.: TRP
Budget Ref.: E/0901-01 TRP
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: KEURO
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Technical & Quality Manag
Department: System, Software & Technology
Department Division: Tech Strat &Tech Research Prog Division
Contract Officer: Christelle Olexak
Last Update Date: 15/02/2013
Update Reason: Closing Date Extended

The ESA Innovation Triangle Initiative (ITI) aims at supporting the fast introduction of disruptive innovations in the European space industry by combining the creativity, know-how and experience of the Research Community, Space Customers and Industry. The technical scope of ITI is large, accepting proposals of possible disruptive innovations in any technical domain applicable to space, with particular emphasis on innovations coming originally from non-space industrial or research sectors. In ITI there are three types of contract activities:

Proof of concept: fast validation of new ideas and demonstration of its advantages; ) Demonstration of feasibility and use: component and/or breadboard development up to validation in the laboratory or in a relevant environment; ) Technology Adoption: support for the technology to be adopted by an European Space company (Customer) with the final objective of includingthe developed technology in their services, products or processes. The ITI is based on a continuous call for ideas with a standing Evaluation Board that meets periodically (during the year), in order to ensure that funding for a proposal is authorised within few weeks. The proposals must be submitted by the bidding entities using the templates provided on the ITI Web Application http://iti.esa.int/.

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ESA INNOVATION TRIANGLE INITIATIVE (ITI) 2012

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7094
Open Date: 12/04/2012
Closing Date: 31/12/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 12.135.01
Prog. Ref.: TRP
Budget Ref.: E/0901-01 TRP
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: KEURO
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Technical & Quality Manag
Department: System, Software & Technology
Department Division: Tech Strat &Tech Research Prog Division
Contract Officer: Christelle Olexak
Last Update Date: 15/02/2013
Update Reason: Closing Date Extended

The ESA Innovation Triangle Initiative (ITI) aims at supporting the fast introduction of disruptive innovations in the European space industry by combining the creativity, know-how and experience of the Research Community, Space Customers and Industry. The technical scope of ITI is large, accepting proposals of possible disruptive innovations in any technical domain applicable to space, with particular emphasis on innovations coming originally from non-space industrial or research sectors. In ITI there are three types of contract activities:

Proof of concept: fast validation of new ideas and demonstration of its advantages; ) Demonstration of feasibility and use: component and/or breadboard development up to validation in the laboratory or in a relevant environment; ) Technology Adoption: support for the technology to be adopted by an European Space company (Customer) with the final objective of includingthe developed technology in their services, products or processes. The ITI is based on a continuous call for ideas with a standing Evaluation Board that meets periodically (during the year), in order to ensure that funding for a proposal is authorised within few weeks. The proposals must be submitted by the bidding entities using the templates provided on the ITI Web Application http://iti.esa.int/.

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SCREW-LESS JOINING AND FLANGE-LESS TELECOMMUNICATION HARDWARE (ARTES 5.1 REF. 5C.146)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7425
Open Date: 15/02/2013
Closing Date: 03/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1TT.59
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS/ TELECOMMUNICATION AND TT&C/RF Equipment
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems Dep
Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 19/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

To assess and select novel manufacturing and joining technologies for first time application to space telecom hardware in order to reduce mass, manufacturing, and AIT complexity. Targeted Improvement: Potentially reduce mass up to 40%, AIT time up to 50%, quality control inspection up to 10%, volume up to 10% (e.g. screw-less joining and flange-less feed components, filters, waveguides, housings, flanges, and brackets). For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’.

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SCREW-LESS JOINING AND FLANGE-LESS TELECOMMUNICATION HARDWARE (ARTES 5.1 REF. 5C.146)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO7425
Open Date: 15/02/2013
Closing Date: 03/05/2013

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 13.1TT.59
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.1
Budget Ref.: E/0505-01A – ARTES 5.1
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+RO+CDN
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 200-500 KEURO
Keywords: COMMON SPACECRAFT BUS AND PAYLOAD ELEMENTS/ TELECOMMUNICATION AND TT&C/RF Equipment
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica Department: Telecom Technologies,Product&Systems Dep
Division: Technologies and Product Division
Contract Officer: Nicole Rinaudo
Last Update Date: 19/03/2013
Update Reason: Loaded a new Clarification(English version)

To assess and select novel manufacturing and joining technologies for first time application to space telecom hardware in order to reduce mass, manufacturing, and AIT complexity. Targeted Improvement: Potentially reduce mass up to 40%, AIT time up to 50%, quality control inspection up to 10%, volume up to 10% (e.g. screw-less joining and flange-less feed components, filters, waveguides, housings, flanges, and brackets). For the full description of this activity, please consult the telecom website: http://telecom.esa.int/telecom – ‘current and future tenders’.

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OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSAL FOR ARTES 20 (INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS PROMOTION PROGRAMME)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO6124
Open Date: 15/06/2009
Closing Date: 31/12/2014
Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 09.153.75
Prog. Ref.: IAP/ARTES 20
Budget Ref.: E/0520-01A – ARTES 20
Special Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+DK+RO+PL
Proc. Prop: NO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: No Range
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA – D/TIA
Department: INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A
Division: TIA-A
Contract Officer: Ulrich Sterzl
Last Update Date: 05/04/2013
Update Reason: Modified the Tender Condition (English version)
 
The overall goal of the ARTES Element 20 programme can be summarised as „the development of operational services for a wide range of users through the combination of different systems”. To achieve this, the following objectives have been defined: Promotion of space applications to a wider range of users, especially those who are not aware of the benefits that space technologies can bring to them; Development of new operational services for these users, involving a broader participation by actors on both the demand and supply sides; Utilisation of at least two existing and different space assets (such as Satellite Communications, Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, Human Spaceflight technologies and others), leading to a better exploitation of existing space capacity and know-how together with a better understanding of how they should evolve to meet user requirements; Cross-fertilisation across disciplines (e.g. impact of Climate on Health, on Energy, on Transport, etc…) together with the development of a consistent approach across Integrated Applications initiatives, to maximise their efficient and cost- effective implementation.
 
ARTES 20 operates via a ‘Call for Proposals’ which is always open. Partners respond with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this ‘Call for Proposals’ must be relevant to above mentioned ARTES 20 programme objectives. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 20 Call for Proposals is published on EMITS in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. The closing date that will be mentioned upon issue of the Call for Proposals is established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and can be disregarded.
 
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OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSAL FOR ARTES 20 (INTEGRATED APPLICATIONS PROMOTION PROGRAMME)

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO6124
Open Date: 15/06/2009
Closing Date: 31/12/2014
Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 09.153.75
Prog. Ref.: IAP/ARTES 20
Budget Ref.: E/0520-01A – ARTES 20
Special Prov.: B+F+D+I+NL+E+CH+GB+IRL+A+N+FIN+POR+GR+LUX+CZ+DK+RO+PL
Proc. Prop: NO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: No Range
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA – D/TIA
Department: INTEGRATED & TELECOM-RELATED APPLICA DEP / TIA-A
Division: TIA-A
Contract Officer: Ulrich Sterzl
Last Update Date: 05/04/2013
Update Reason: Modified the Tender Condition (English version)
 
The overall goal of the ARTES Element 20 programme can be summarised as „the development of operational services for a wide range of users through the combination of different systems”. To achieve this, the following objectives have been defined: Promotion of space applications to a wider range of users, especially those who are not aware of the benefits that space technologies can bring to them; Development of new operational services for these users, involving a broader participation by actors on both the demand and supply sides; Utilisation of at least two existing and different space assets (such as Satellite Communications, Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, Human Spaceflight technologies and others), leading to a better exploitation of existing space capacity and know-how together with a better understanding of how they should evolve to meet user requirements; Cross-fertilisation across disciplines (e.g. impact of Climate on Health, on Energy, on Transport, etc…) together with the development of a consistent approach across Integrated Applications initiatives, to maximise their efficient and cost- effective implementation.
 
ARTES 20 operates via a ‘Call for Proposals’ which is always open. Partners respond with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this ‘Call for Proposals’ must be relevant to above mentioned ARTES 20 programme objectives. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 20 Call for Proposals is published on EMITS in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. The closing date that will be mentioned upon issue of the Call for Proposals is established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and can be disregarded.
 
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ARTES 5.2: TELECOM – TECHNOLOGY CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO6000
Open Date: 16/02/2009
Closing Date: 31/12/2014

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 09.153.66
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.2
Budget Ref.: E/0505-02 -ARTES 5.2
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR
Proc. Prop: NO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: No Range
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA – D/TIA
Department: TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T
Division: TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT
Contract Officer: Ulrich Sterzl
Last Update Date: 04/07/2012
Update Reason: Modified a Clarification(English version) 3

ARTES 5.2 is the ESA Telecom – Technology programme for development of new technologies and techniques for satellite telecommunication. ARTES 5.2 operates with a ‘Call for Proposals’ which is always open. Industry responds with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this ‘Call for Proposals’ must be relevant for the space segment or ground segment of a satellite telecommunications system. The content of an ARTES 5.2 contract shall address the introduction of new technologies and techniques in the initial stages of the development of a product and shall exclude qualification in case of a product for space and industrialisation in case of a product for ground. The product shall have a clear market potential. Essential characteristics of this programme are the proactive role of the Bidder in defining and proposing projects oriented to sustainable products (equipment, software, systems) in the wide area of satellite telecommunications and the sharing of funding by ESA and industry/businesses for the development of the new technology to be used in the products. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 5.2 Call for Proposals is published among these in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. NOTE: The closing date above had to be established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and ought to be ignored.

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ARTES 5.2: TELECOM – TECHNOLOGY CALL FOR PROPOSALS

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO6000
Open Date: 16/02/2009
Closing Date: 31/12/2014

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 09.153.66
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 5.2
Budget Ref.: E/0505-02 -ARTES 5.2
Special Prov.: B+DK+F+D+I+NL+E+S+CH+IRL+GB+A+N+FIN+POR+GR
Proc. Prop: NO
Tender Type: C
Price Range: No Range
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: DIRECTORATE TELECOM & INTEGRATED APPLICA – D/TIA
Department: TELECOM TECHNOLOGIES,PRODUCT&SYSTEM DEPT / TIA-T
Division: TECHNOLOGIES AND PRODUCT DIVISION / TIA-TT
Contract Officer: Ulrich Sterzl
Last Update Date: 04/07/2012
Update Reason: Modified a Clarification(English version) 3

ARTES 5.2 is the ESA Telecom – Technology programme for development of new technologies and techniques for satellite telecommunication. ARTES 5.2 operates with a ‘Call for Proposals’ which is always open. Industry responds with proposals as they find it opportune. The activities proposed in response to this ‘Call for Proposals’ must be relevant for the space segment or ground segment of a satellite telecommunications system. The content of an ARTES 5.2 contract shall address the introduction of new technologies and techniques in the initial stages of the development of a product and shall exclude qualification in case of a product for space and industrialisation in case of a product for ground. The product shall have a clear market potential. Essential characteristics of this programme are the proactive role of the Bidder in defining and proposing projects oriented to sustainable products (equipment, software, systems) in the wide area of satellite telecommunications and the sharing of funding by ESA and industry/businesses for the development of the new technology to be used in the products. Although not a competitive tender action, the ARTES 5.2 Call for Proposals is published among these in order to achieve a higher degree of visibility. NOTE: The closing date above had to be established solely for technical reasons connected with EMITS and ought to be ignored.

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