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EFC3 COMPETITIVE FRAME CONTRACT FOR INDUSTRIAL SUPPORT TO ESA DIRECTORATES 2027-2031 - STANDARD CALL FOR PROPOSAL.
Open call · deadline 2027-12-31 (546 days left at last rebuild).
| Reference | AO-4-40044 |
|---|---|
| Source programme | esa |
| Type | tender |
| Segment | Call for Proposals |
| Status | open |
| Closing date | 2027-12-31 |
| Indicative budget | KEURO |
| Last updated | 2026-04-14 |
What this call is about
ESA Member States have approved the release of EFC 3 "Competitive Frame Contract for Industrial Support to ESA Directorates for theperiod 2027-2031". The new Frame Contract will be an hybrid approach where current active EFC2 Prime Contractors will continue to beeligible to participate in EFC3 services while new…
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When is the deadline for AO-4-40044?
The listed closing date is 2027-12-31. Always verify on the official programme page — deadlines can shift.
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