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NT Study: Atmospheric Vertical Sounding in the Bundeswehr (VA962)

NT-Studie: Atmosphärische Vertikalsondierung in der Bundeswehr (VA962)

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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. CPV codes body (1): Research and development services and related consultancy (73000000) Place of performance See list of addressees Information on lots Number, size and type of lots No lot allocation Admission of ancillary tenders No Provisions on the execution period Start date: 01.01.2027 End: 31.12.2027 Amount of security required None 10. According to the terms and conditions of application (instalment and final payments within the framework of the General Terms and Conditions for Services Part B (VOL/B)) 11. Documents and requirements for assessing the suitability of the candidate and the absence of grounds for exclusion The following documents must be submitted to the competition: 1. Short problem outline (max. 2 DIN A 4 pages) on the study topic. 2. A list of the employees assigned to the task, a list of the qualifications relating to the performance (training, professional experience, Bundeswehr experience), confirmation that the employees assigned to the assignment in this project are also available for the project period; Presentation of the quality management of the company. Information about certifications acquired by the company. 3. reliability

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Contract

BuyerBundeswehrverwaltung
TypeServices
Estimated valuenot published — common for below-threshold procedures
Published30 September 2026
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days until the deadline — Thursday 15 October at 13:00

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