VDE FS – ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL OF FUTURE MARITIME APPLICATIONS IN THE CONTEXT OF VDE (VHF DATA EXCHANGE SYSTEM) – EXPRO PLUS
31, May 2016

ESA Open Invitation To Tender AO8593
Open Date: 24/05/2016
Closing Date: 02/09/2016 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 16.1AA.01
Prog. Ref.: ARTES 20 Phase II
Budget Ref.: E/0520-01C – ARTES 20 Phase II
Special Prov.: BE+DK+FR+DE+IT+NL+CH+GB+IE+AT+NO+FI+PT+LU+CZ+RO+PL
Tender Type: C
Price Range: 100-200 KEURO
Products: Non Space Procurement/Services
Technology Domains: Others
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate Telecom & Integrated Applica
Department: Integrated & Telecom-related Applica Dep
Division: Applications Demonstration Projects Office
Contract Officer: Rinaudo, Nicole
Industrial Policy Measure: N/A – Not apply
Last Update Date: 24/05/2016
Update Reason: Tender issue

The objective of the study is to identify and specify new viable and sustainable services using VDES (VHF Data Exchange System) and combining space (minimum two space assets) and non-space assets. The space assets can be Earth Observation, Satellite Navigation, Satellite Communications. The technical feasibility and commercial viability of the identified services shall be evaluated and a Business Case shall be built. A roadmap for the follow-up of the study shall eventually be proposed, in preparation of the operational services. During the activity, relevant institutional and commercial user and stakeholder groups (such as EU and national bodies, ship owners and operators, insurance brokers, etc) shall be consulted.

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