Etude, Développement, Expérimentation et mise à disposition de systèmes d’Aguerrissement Tactique Hybride en Environnement Numérique Augmenté (ATHENA)
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Failure to demonstrate any of the 13 mandatory technical capabilities (C1–C13) will lead to elimination. The demonstrat...
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 12M estimated value
- Framework procurement
- Services contract
- 1 lot
- Phase 1: Study, develop, and build a prototype of the ATHENA system (6 months), then deploy it sequentially on 3 state sites in metropolitan France for 3 months of evaluation.
- Phase 2: Produce and deploy approximately 30 ATHENA systems to French Army units (max 12 months), provide maintenance (curative and preventive) for up to 5 years, and associated services: training, virtual environment creation, addition of weapons/equipment, system evolution.
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This is a defense innovation partnership (PI) for the development of hybrid tactical training systems (ATHENA) for the French Army. It is a two-phase framework agreement: Phase 1 (6 months) for prototype development and evaluation, Phase 2 (up to 5 years) for production, deployment, and maintenance of about 30 systems. Maximum 3 partners selected for Phase 1, then a single partner for Phase 2. The maximum framework value is EUR 12,000,000 (HT). Submission deadline: 29/05/2026 15:00 Paris time. Only EU/EEA operators may apply. The tender requires extensive technical capabilities in 3D virtual worlds, motion tracking, replica weapons, etc., and demonstration within 6 weeks of publication.
Risks
Failure to demonstrate any of the 13 mandatory technical capabilities (C1–C13) will lead to elimination. The demonstrat...
Handling DR-SF classified information requires IGI 1300 compliance, which may take months to obtain. All personnel on s...
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
Technical
- Must provide a demonstration of an equivalent off-the-shelf solution within 6 weeks of publication at a state site in Île-de-France.
Administrative
- Submission deadline: 29/05/2026 15:00 Paris time (UTC+2). Electronic submission only via PLACE platform (www.marches-publics.gouv.fr).
- Mandatory documentation: DC1, DC2 forms; proof of registration (SIREN for French, equivalent for others); financial statements for last 3 years; technical memorandum...
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats de l’Armement
Location
PARIS CEDEX 15, FRA
Website
Buyer profile
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Etude, Développement, Expérimentation et mise à disposition de systèmes d’Aguerrissement Tactique Hybride en Environnement Numérique Augmenté (ATHENA)
Single lot covering both phases: Phase 1 – study, development, and evaluation of a prototype; Phase 2 – production, deployment, and maintenance of up to 30 ATHENA systems across French Army sites. Duration: 7 years total.
EUR 12M
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Original TED description
Cf. rubrique 2.1 ‘’Procédure - Description’’ ci-avant
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 13 Apr 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- French
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 18
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32009L0081
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 251810-2026
- Source notice ID
- 47923012-6ed5-428d-a0ff-4f933549284f
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Failure to demonstrate any of the 13 mandatory technical capabilities (C1–C13) will lead to elimination. The demonstrat...
Handling DR-SF classified information requires IGI 1300 compliance, which may take months to obtain. All personnel on s...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications