NT Study: Atmospheric Vertical Sounding in the German Armed Forces (VA962)
NT-Studie: Atmosphärische Vertikalsondierung in der Bundeswehr (VA962)
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- Deadline: 15 October at 11:00 — 11 days left.
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Clement What the numbers say about this buyer
- 8% of this buyer's awards went to companies that had already won here before (13 awards since 2025, spread over 12 companies). That is well below the sector norm (41%) — this buyer switches suppliers more often than others.n = 13 awards since 2025
- The median procedure drew just one bid (13 procedures with a bid count); 92% ended with a single bidder. Sector: median 1 bids.n = 13
- Not one of the 13 awards with a known winner country has gone to a foreign company so far. Sector average: 4%.n = 13
- 73% of the bids received came from small and medium-sized enterprises (12 procedures with a bid mix). Sector: 73%.n = 12
From this buyer's documented awards; comparison values from the same sector and country. Not a forecast, not legal advice. As of 04/10/2026.
Foreign bidders
In Germany · R&D services, 157 contracts went to foreign companies over the last 3 years (of 3,946 recorded awards) — mostly from Netherlands, Italy, Belgium.
Typical field: median 1 (from 3,717 awards).
What the buyer is looking for
For the Bundeswehr, a study is to be carried out to investigate how the physical state of the atmosphere can be recorded in the future. The data collected with the state recording feed into weather forecast models and are necessary for the operation of certain weapon systems. Currently, the data collection is carried out by atmospheric vertical sounding with radiosondes. This procedure must be examined for future viability and from a tactical point of view. Here, new procedures or technical developments are to be identified and evaluated on the basis of requirements and scenario considerations for basic operations as well as in the context of state and alliance defence. Particular focus is to be placed on the prevention of enlightenment by sight- or radio signal-identifying enlightenment by enemy forces. The result of the investigation is to be confirmed with the help of a demonstrator…
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… to test a concept for the future atmospheric vertical sounding in the Bundeswehr. See Tender Specifications. The tender specifications will be sent as part of the invitation to tender.
Contract
Who has won here before
| Company | Awards | Period |
|---|---|---|
| EvoLogics | 2 | 2026 |
| Sterck IT-Consulting GmbH | 2 | 2026 |
| WR Water Rescue UG | 2 | 2026 |
| north.io GmbH | 2 | 2026 |
| Alpine Eagle GmbH | 2 | 2025 |
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How to bid
Guide: how to apply on e-Vergabe des Bundes (evergabe-online.de) → Registration, signature, fees — from the operator's bidder manual.