I previously forwarded this ESA Invitation To Tender to this list. For general interest, here I attach the Statement of Work. Note that the intent is to let contracts two studies, each capped at 500 kEuro, to be completed by the end of 2023.
Only available to bidders from ESA Member States, mind you… although subcontractors from non-ESA countries may be allowed.
This is ESA approaching the SPS opportunity methodically, something like what NASA did in the early 1970s, when it engaged Boeing etc., to carry out initial system studies.
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From: esa-star Publication <esastar.p...@esa.int>
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 10:06 AM
Subject: ESA Tender Action 1-11606 - PRE-PHASE A SYSTEM STUDY OF A COMMERCIAL-SCALE SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM (SBSP) FOR TERRESTRIAL NEEDS - Clarification has been Updated
Dear User,
Please be informed that the Clarification for the ESA Tender Action 1-11606 - PRE-PHASE A SYSTEM STUDY OF A COMMERCIAL-SCALE SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM (SBSP) FOR TERRESTRIAL NEEDS has been Updated
In order to see the Tender Action details, please click at the following link: PRE-PHASE A SYSTEM STUDY OF A COMMERCIAL-SCALE SPACE-BASED SOLAR POWER SYSTEM (SBSP) FOR TERRESTRIAL NEEDS