ESA Open Invitation to Tender AO9949
Open Date: 26/07/2019
Closing Date: 04/10/2019 13:00:00

Status: ISSUED
Reference Nr.: 19.129.19
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: > 500 KEURO
Products: Satellites & Probes / Other
Technology Domains: Life & Physical Sciences / Applied Life Science Technology / Bioburden/Biodiversity Monitoring
Establishment: ESTEC
Directorate: Directorate of Tech, Eng. & Quality
Department: Mechanical Engineering Department
Division: Mechatronics and Optics Division
Contract Officer: Magne-Lie, Karine
Industrial Policy Measure: C1 – Activities in open competition limited to the non-Larg…
Last Update Date: 26/07/2019
Update Reason: Tender issue

It is proposed to study the feasibility and to develop a surface sample technology (i.e. between swabs and wipes surfaces samples and the analyser) in order to allow an automated quantification and identification of microbial contamination of flight hardware. This technology will allow to avoid human handling and consequently reduce the risks of microbial contamination.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 RD entities in ESA programmes”.