Procurement Cluster: Enablers for Safe Integration of Military Air Capabilities in the European Sky

Military operations rely heavily on secure and unhindered access to airspace. This access is crucial for all aircraft types, from traditional manned aircraft to the newest unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). However, the growing complexity of airspace usage, with the introduction of novel technologies and evolving military tactics, presents a significant …

CPV: 35610000 Aeronaves militares, 35613000 Vehículos aéreos no tripulados, 35630000 Naves especiales militares, 71241000 Estudio de viabilidad, servicios de asesoramiento, análisis, 73000000 Servicios de investigación y desarrollo y servicios de consultoría conexos, 73400000 Servicios de investigación y desarrollo de materiales de seguridad y defensa, 73410000 Investigación y tecnología militares, 73435000 Ensayo y evaluación de aeronaves militares, misiles y naves espaciales, 79310000 Servicios de estudios de mercado, 90711100 Evaluación de riesgos o peligros que no sea para la construcción
Plazo:
2 de octubre de 2024 a las 17:00
Tipo de plazo:
Presentación de una oferta
Lugar de ejecución:
Procurement Cluster: Enablers for Safe Integration of Military Air Capabilities in the European Sky
Organismo adjudicador:
European Defence Agency
Número de premio:
EDA/2024/OP/0007

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : European Defence Agency
Legal type of the buyer : EU institution, body or agency
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Procurement Cluster: Enablers for Safe Integration of Military Air Capabilities in the European Sky
Description : Military operations rely heavily on secure and unhindered access to airspace. This access is crucial for all aircraft types, from traditional manned aircraft to the newest unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). However, the growing complexity of airspace usage, with the introduction of novel technologies and evolving military tactics, presents a significant challenge. Recognizing this complexity, the European Defence Agency (EDA) has taken a leading role in promoting safe airspace integration. The "ENABLERS FOR SAFE AIRSPACE INTEGRATION OF MILITARY AIR CAPABILITIES IN THE EUROPEAN SKY " represents a significant initiative aimed at equipping European militaries for efficient and secure airspace access. This cluster initiative encompasses four distinct projects, each tackling specific aspects of safe airspace integration: • Technology Development (Lot 1) : This project focuses on developing and testing new technologies that facilitate seamless and safe integration of UAS into shared airspace. • UAS Risk Assessment (Lot 2): This project tackles the crucial task of assessing the risks posed by, and to, unmanned aerial systems operating within shared airspace. • High-Altitude Operations (Lot 3): This project addresses security and defence challenges and opportunities associated with operations conducted at high altitudes. • Need-assessment and Market research (Lot 4): this project aims at collecting the requirements of UAS end-users, conducting state of the art review and conduction a market research to propose future projects scopes on UAS airspace integration.
Procedure identifier : 022f3f17-c290-4c94-bf53-9440a4b098db
Internal identifier : EDA/2024/OP/0007
Type of procedure : Open
Justification for the accelerated procedure :
Main features of the procedure :

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 2 900 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Additional information : In case of unavailability or disruptions in the functioning of the electronic means of communication provided in Section 5.1.11 in the last 5 calendar days before the time limit for receipt indicated in Section 5.1.12, the contracting authority reserves the right to extend this time limit and publish the extension at the Internet address provided in Section 5.1.11, without a preceding publication of a corrigendum to this notice. Economic operators interested in this procurement are invited to subscribe to the call for tenders at the address in Section 5.1.11 in order to get notified when new information or documents are published.
Legal basis :
Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046

2.1.6 Grounds for exclusion

Bankruptcy : For the full list of exclusion grounds please consult the procurement documents.

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0001

Title : Lot 1 (ref. 24.ISE.OP.123): Unmanned Aircraft Systems Single European Sky Experimental Integration
Description : In a drive to elevate the capabilities of European-made low-cost tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) for precision navigation, the new project focuses on two key objectives. Firstly, it seeks to enhance their operational resilience in challenging environments for safe airspace integration – specifically those with limited or denied Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) access and potential electronic jamming threats. Secondly, the project will leverage recent breakthroughs in EU space-based services alongside onboard sensor fusion powered by artificial intelligence. This integration aims to achieve unwavering navigation accuracy regardless of spectrum availability, demonstrably validating its effectiveness through real-world proof-of-concept and demonstration phases. The successful development of these advanced navigation capabilities for UAS aims to ensure their safe integration into the airspace. By enabling them to navigate precisely even in GNSS-denied environments and mitigate electronic interference, the project directly addresses critical safety concerns. This enhanced autonomy will contribute significantly to deconfliction with manned aircraft, ultimately paving the way for a more streamlined and efficient airspace for all users.
Internal identifier : EDA/2024/OP/0007-LOT-1

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35613000 Unmanned aerial vehicles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73435000 Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 1 500 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 292847-2024

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 70
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/10/2024 17:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 03/10/2024 11:00 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, partly without reopening and partly with reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union
TED eSender : European Commission

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0002

Title : LOT 2 (ref. 24.ISE.OP.125) Risk Assessment for UAS Operations
Description : As a European harmonised assessment methodology of Air and Ground risks will facilitate access to the airspace by a Member State when operating in another Member State’s territory with its non-certified UAS, it is paramount to guarantee the Safety and Security aspects from a Military perspective, by having a harmonised risk assessment methodology being as Safe and Secured as the methodology used by the Member States nationally. The general objective of the new Framework Contract is to expand the online tool developed in the scope of the 2021 FWC to automate most of the risk assessment process by leveraging the MIL-UAS-SPECIFIC methodology or any other harmonised risk assessment methodology accepted by the military. The proposed online tool will become a "networking/connecting" platform , with selectable risk assessment methodologies (identification/mitigation of risks) running in the background including a selectable accepted risk level for the UAS operations to cover operations in peace, crisis and war times.
Internal identifier : EDA/2024/OP/0007-LOT-2

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 90711100 Risk or hazard assessment other than for construction
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 400 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 292847-2024

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 70
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/10/2024 17:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 03/10/2024 11:00 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union
TED eSender : European Commission

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0003

Title : Lot 3 (ref. 24.ISE.OP.127) Higher Airspace Operations Study
Description : Over the last years and considering the technological advancements, Higher Airspace Operations (HAO) have been in the spotlight. The upcoming EASA regulatory work requires that the civil-military aspects are included. Another important development, the European initiative for Space Traffic Management (STM) and its need to connect to Air Traffic Management (ATM) for launches and re-entries would also require a clear understanding of military aspects. The objective of this study is therefore to clarify specific military and civil-military aspects in the domain of HAO in order to: a) Analyse the security risks posed by HAO; b) Address potential challenges in order to avoid any adverse impact on national security and defence capabilities with an EU approach. c) Ensure military access to higher airspace. Take advantage of all opportunities, in particular those offered by the civil-military collaboration (e.g., dual use technology, sharing of information) and make the most of the identified synergies.
Internal identifier : EDA/2024/OP/0007-LOT-3

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35610000 Military aircrafts
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35630000 Military spacecrafts
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73400000 Research and Development services on security and defence materials

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 800 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 292847-2024

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 70
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/10/2024 17:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 03/10/2024 11:00 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, without reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union
TED eSender : European Commission

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0004

Title : Lot 4: Guidance, support, and facilitation of needs assessment, market research and open market consultations
Description : The aim of this Lot is to engage external consultants who will assist in the preparation of forthcoming tendering procedures. The consultancy services will primarily target the preparatory phase of these procedures, offering guidance, support, and facilitation tailored to each project's unique requirements. This preparatory work involves a comprehensive needs assessment from the end-users, state-of-the-art evaluations, market research, and the organization of market consultations. Additionally, it may include the acquisition of other pertinent insights critical for initiating the public procurement process.
Internal identifier : EDA/2024/OP/0007-LOT-4

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Services
Main classification ( cpv ): 73410000 Military research and technology
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35610000 Military aircrafts
Additional classification ( cpv ): 35613000 Unmanned aerial vehicles
Additional classification ( cpv ): 71241000 Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
Additional classification ( cpv ): 73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services
Additional classification ( cpv ): 79310000 Market research services

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Duration : 48 Month

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 200 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Reserved participation : Participation is not reserved.
Procurement Project fully or partially financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : no
Information about previous notices :
Identifier of the previous notice : 292847-2024
Additional information : The Scope of the First Specific Contract: Upon the rapid proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), particularly small and medium-sized operating in the Specific Category, authorities, regulators and UAS operators work together towards the safe integration of UAS into the airspace. While several technological advancements offer significant potential for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness, their safe integration into non-segregated airspace presents a complex challenge. The European Defence Agency (EDA) recognizes the critical need to address this challenge by understanding the current requirements of military UAS end-users, airspace managers and the existing technological landscape within the EU. This project aims to bridge this gap by providing a comprehensive assessment of user needs specific to small and tactical UAS operating in the Specific Category, alongside a thorough evaluation of available solutions that can facilitate safe and efficient UAS operations within the broader EU military and civil airspace. By focusing on the Specific Category , this project will provide targeted insights that directly address the needs of a rapidly growing segment of the UAS market, ultimately paving the way for a more harmonized and robust framework for safe UAS integration. Considering the above, the contractor is expected to implement the following tasks under different phases.

5.1.9 Selection criteria

Criterion :
Type : Suitability to pursue the professional activity
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Economic and financial standing
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Criterion :
Type : Technical and professional ability
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 70
Criterion :
Type : Price
Name :
Description : Please consult the procurement documents.
Weight (percentage, exact) : 30
Description of the method to be used if weighting cannot be expressed by criteria :
Justification for not indicating the weighting of the award criteria :

5.1.11 Procurement documents

5.1.12 Terms of procurement

Terms of submission :
Electronic submission : Required
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted : Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, German, Greek, English, Spanish, Estonian, Finnish, French, Irish, Croatian, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Maltese, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish
Electronic catalogue : Not allowed
Deadline for receipt of tenders : 02/10/2024 17:00 +02:00
Deadline until which the tender must remain valid : 6 Month
Information about public opening :
Opening date : 03/10/2024 11:00 +02:00
Terms of contract :
The execution of the contract must be performed within the framework of sheltered employment programmes : No
Electronic invoicing : Allowed
Electronic ordering will be used : no
Electronic payment will be used : yes

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
Framework agreement, with reopening of competition
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system
Electronic auction : no

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Court of Justice of the European Union
TED eSender : European Commission

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : European Defence Agency
Registration number : EDA
Department : EDA.CEO - Chief Executive Office,EDA.CEO.CSD - Corporate Services Directorate,EDA.CEO.CSD.3 - Procurement and Contract Unit
Postal address : Rue des Drapiers/Lakenweversstraat 17-23
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 504 28 00
Internet address : https://eda.europa.eu/
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Court of Justice of the European Union
Registration number : CURIA
Postal address : Rue du Fort Niedergrünewald
Town : Luxembourg
Postcode : L-2925
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Luxembourg ( LU000 )
Country : Luxembourg
Telephone : +352 4303-1
Internet address : http://curia.europa.eu
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : European Commission
Registration number : EUCOM
Postal address : Mondrian (CDMA), Rue du Champ de Mars 21
Town : Brussels
Postcode : B-1050
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad ( BE100 )
Country : Belgium
Telephone : +32 2 299 11 11
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

10. Change

Version of the previous notice to be changed : 755c9873-7db1-4f37-8112-66b654818e2f-01
Main reason for change : Buyer correction
Description : The submission deadline for all four lots has been extended to 2 October 2024 at 17:00 (CET). The tender opening session is scheduled for 3 October 2024 at 11:00 (CET)

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : c09d7aae-19dd-4905-b028-bec1fb9d07f2 - 01
Form type : Competition
Notice type : Contract or concession notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 22/08/2024 10:48 +02:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00506411-2024
OJ S issue number : 164/2024
Publication date : 23/08/2024