EU Complementary Time (C-T) and Complementary Position and Navigation (C-PN) services

Published

14 August 2026

Submission deadline

9 October 2026

Estimated value

€500,000

Procedure

open

Lots

1

Notice number

00565385-2026

Reference

81c7a4f4-289c-42c3-b163-de441da51ea8

Official source

Official source

CPV codes

• 73100000Servicios de investigación y desarrollo experimental

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 depl…

Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 9 October 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is €500,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is European Commission, DG JRC - Joint Research Centre (European Union).