ESA Open Invitation to Tender AO10119
Open Date: 12/11/2019
Closing Date: 17/01/2020 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 19.1ED.13
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: Launchers / Electronics / EEE Components / Wires and cables
Technology Domains: EEE Components and Quality / EEE Component Technologies / Passive Components
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Tech, Eng. & Quality
Department: Electrical Department
Division: Data Syst & Microelectronics Division
Contract Officer: Erkelens-Sickinger, Franziska
Industrial Policy Measure: N/A – Not apply
Last Update Date: 12/11/2019
Update Reason: Tender issue

New connectors (e.g. fast locking connectors, modular connectors, high power/high temperature connectors) and cables (e.g. high power/high temperature cables, flat cables) could lead to mass reduction and integration improvement of launcher harnesses. A previous activity TRP T523-415QT has demonstrated noticeable mass saving if relevant design rules are applied. The activity aims to take intoaccount the specificity of launcher requirement to select new connectors and cables to design harness. It is needed to review the new technologies available on the market to reduce the mass, AIT operation and cost of launcher harnesses.This activity encompasses the following tasks :- survey of the current technology used and launcher requirement- selection of new connectors and cables for design of the harness taking into account the updated derating rules as an outcome of the activity T523-415QT)- manufacturing and testing critical element of harness- assess the gain and potential improvements