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
Highly technical scope: uncrewed glider airdropped from A400M, autonomous flight, cargo protection – requires proven ae...
Budget allocation per phase is fixed; total ceiling 9M EUR may be insufficient for all phases considering technical ris...
No procurement documents available
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 9M estimated value
- Supplies contract
- 1 lot
- Study and design of a logistic glider airdropped from an A400M
- Autonomous flight capability with preprogrammed flight plan
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Innovation partnership (Partenariat d'Innovation) for the study, development, and acquisition of a Logistic Glider (PRL) – an unmanned, non-motorized glider airdropped from an A400M to deliver several hundred kg of cargo over tens of kilometers. The partnership is structured in three phases: (1) study and design, (2) prototype A development, (3) prototype B with navigation plus production and support. Maximum 3 partners selected initially, down-selected to 2 after phase 1, then final partner for phase 3. Total ceiling 9M EUR HT, with phased budgets. Defense and security contract, not open to third-country operators. Single lot. Submission deadline 07/07/2026 12:00 Paris time.
Risks
Highly technical scope: uncrewed glider airdropped from A400M, autonomous flight, cargo protection – requires proven ae...
Budget allocation per phase is fixed; total ceiling 9M EUR may be insufficient for all phases considering technical ris...
No procurement documents available
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
- Innovation partnership with negotiation procedure (formalized)
- Maximum 3 partners selected initially; down-selection after phases 1 and 2
- Not open to operators from third countries (EU only)
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Name
Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats de l’Armement
Location
BALMA, FRA
Website
Buyer profile
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Partenariat d'innovation relatif à l'étude, réalisation et acquisition de Planeur Ravitailleur Logistique
Single lot covering the entire innovation partnership for the logistic glider. Scope includes design, prototyping, production, and support. Performance in Balma, France. Duration 7 years.
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Original TED description
Cf. rubrique 2.1 ‘’Procédure -Description’’ ci-avant.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 02 Jun 2026
- Notice type
- Contract notice — standard
- Languages
- French
Reference metadata
- Notice subtype
- 18
- Notice version
- 1
- Legal basis
- 32009L0081
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 380548-2026
- Source notice ID
- 86d57d0d-893f-4aef-9c68-2436c1205fe7
Documents (1)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
60 / 100
Complexity
85 / 100
Risk factors
Highly technical scope: uncrewed glider airdropped from A400M, autonomous flight, cargo protection – requires proven ae...
Budget allocation per phase is fixed; total ceiling 9M EUR may be insufficient for all phases considering technical ris...
No procurement documents available
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications