Sovereign satellite constellation

Summary

The tender concerns a sovereign satellite constellation to provide near-real-time availability of satellite data and products and to enable monitoring via satellite imagery through the satellite-based crisis and situation service at BKG. The contract is for supplies, with an estimated value of EUR 25,210,084.03. The award criteria are 50% quality and 50% price. To participate, the bidder must prove ownership and operation of its own multispectral VHR satellite constellation with more than 5 satellites and a resolution between 30 and 55 cm. At least three suitable references are required, including specific minimum durations and one public-sector reference. The bidder must also show an average of at least 10 employees in the relevant services area over the last three financial years, provide evidence of quality management certification such as ISO 9001 or equivalent, evidence of information security management for the data centre such as ISO 27001 or equivalent, and a total annual turnover of at least EUR 12 million net in each of the last three completed financial years.