Partenariat d'innovation relatif à l'étude, réalisation et acquisition de Planeur Ravitailleur Logistique
Original notice title
Partenariat d'innovation relatif à l'étude, réalisation et acquisition de Planeur Ravitailleur Logistique (PRL)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Despite EU-only restriction, many aeronautics companies may compete for limited partner slots.
Low-cost per glider (€50,000) may challenge development and production feasibility.
Submission deadline in 13 days
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 9M estimated value
- Supplies contract
- 1 lot
- Duration 7 YEAR
- Design and development of an unmanned, non-motorized logistic glider (PRL)
- Aerial launch from A400M aircraft and autonomous flight
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Innovation partnership for the design, development, and acquisition of a low-cost, unmanned logistic resupply glider (PRL) for the French Ministry of Defense. The glider will be launched from an A400M aircraft, fly autonomously, and deliver payloads. The partnership is structured in three phases: Phase 1 (study and design, up to 3 partners), Phase 2 (prototype A without navigation, up to 2 partners), Phase 3 (prototype B with navigation and production, single partner). The estimated total ceiling is €9,000,000 HT, with phase-specific amounts. Submission deadline is 07/07/2026 12:00 Paris time. Only EU economic operators are eligible.
Risks
Despite EU-only restriction, many aeronautics companies may compete for limited partner slots.
Low-cost per glider (€50,000) may challenge development and production feasibility.
Submission deadline in 13 days
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Key Requirements
Technical
- Innovation partnership with up to 3 initial partners, down-selection to 1 for final phase
- Low-cost glider: unit acquisition cost capped at €50,000 HT
- Must be capable of autonomous flight after launch and landing with payload integrity
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats de l’Armement
Location
BALMA, FRA
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Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Partenariat d'innovation relatif à l'étude, réalisation et acquisition de Planeur Ravitailleur Logistique
Single lot covering all phases of the innovation partnership for the PRL glider. Scope includes design, prototyping, production, and support of up to 90 gliders.
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Original TED description
Cf. rubrique 2.1 ‘’Procédure -Description’’ ci-avant.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 04 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- French
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 18
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32009L0081
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 385861-2026
- Source notice ID
- 542e5b43-f6da-4b72-ae3a-16936e2351b4
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Despite EU-only restriction, many aeronautics companies may compete for limited partner slots.
Low-cost per glider (€50,000) may challenge development and production feasibility.
Submission deadline in 13 days
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications