EU Complementary Time (C-T) and Complementary Position and Navigation (C-PN) services
Tender Summary
The European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space in Belgium from Europe region has released this tender for Satellite-based navigation and timing services are a cornerstone of Europe’s economy and critical infrastructure resilience. Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) functions, delivered principally by Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as the EU owned Galileo, underpin sectors ranging from transport and finance to energy and telecommunications. Several studies attribute roughly 10 % of EU GDP to PNT related activities, while a single day without GNSS could have a financial impact up to €1 billion. The Commission proposal for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), includes for the 2028‑2034 Multi‑annual Financial Framework, a contribution to complementary PNT services, which shall increase the resilience in case of disruptions to the services provided by the PNT component (Article 59). The project shall assess how best can the Commission contribute to complementary PNT services in the next MFF. Leveraging existing national and pan‑European infrastructure, the Commission would like to assess: • How to best strengthen with the resilience of PNT services to radio frequency interference (RFI) affecting GNSS services throughout the EU. • How to best contribute to the deployment of a mature, interoperable C T architecture that is ready for operational use within the multi financial framework 2028 2034. • How to best support candidates for a C-PN service, that utilise the C-T infrastructure and are resilient to RFI and to assess whether the technology is ready for deployment or, if not what is required. with tender notice no. 640791-2026 published on 17 Sep 2026. The tender is due to expire on 23 Oct 2026. This tender is sourced from TED Europa and is eligible for suppliers interested in Research and experimental development services. Interested bidders can obtain further information including complete bid documents or ways to participate by registering on Tender Impulse and referencing via Tender Impulse ID 14873595.
Tender Details
Tender NoticeTI Ref: 14873595
Tender Notice No
640791-2026
Tender Organisation
European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space
Tender Sector
Tender Service
Worldwide
Tender Region
Tender Project Location
Tender CPV
73100000 : Research and experimental development services
Tender Source
TED Europa
Estimated Budget
500,000
Tender Document Type
Tender Notice
Tender Deadline
23 Oct 2026 31 days left
Tender Description
Satellite-based navigation and timing services are a cornerstone of Europe’s economy and critical infrastructure resilience. Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) functions, delivered principally by Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) such as the EU owned Galileo, underpin sectors ranging from transport and finance to energy and telecommunications. Several studies attribute roughly 10 % of EU GDP to PNT related activities, while a single day without GNSS could have a financial impact up to €1 billion. The Commission proposal for the European Competitiveness Fund (ECF), includes for the 2028‑2034 Multi‑annual Financial Framework, a contribution to complementary PNT services, which shall increase the resilience in case of disruptions to the services provided by the PNT component (Article 59). The project shall assess how best can the Commission contribute to complementary PNT services in the next MFF. Leveraging existing national and pan‑European infrastructure, the Commission would like to assess: • How to best strengthen with the resilience of PNT services to radio frequency interference (RFI) affecting GNSS services throughout the EU. • How to best contribute to the deployment of a mature, interoperable C T architecture that is ready for operational use within the multi financial framework 2028 2034. • How to best support candidates for a C-PN service, that utilise the C-T infrastructure and are resilient to RFI and to assess whether the technology is ready for deployment or, if not what is required.
Tender Bidding Type
Tender Document
Frequently Asked Questions About This Tender
Who has issued this tender, and what is it for?
The tender has been issued by European Commission, DG DEFIS - Defence Industry and Space in Belgium. Such a type of tender falls under Research and experimental development services, within the Management Consultancy sector, and is listed on Tender Impulse under notice number 640791-2026.
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The notice was published on 17 Sep 2026 and submissions close on 23 Oct 2026. Late bids are rarely accepted in public procurement, so aim to have your documents ready several days before the closing date.
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It is classified under CPV codes 73100000, which correspond to Research and experimental development services. If your company supplies these products or services, these are the codes to save in your alert profile so no matching tender passes you by.
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