Comprehensive insights and guidance on procurement processes, eligibility, governance and collaborative opportunities with Europe’s leading Big Science organizations
The newly released BSBF2024 Procurement Handbook offers essential insights for suppliers interested in entering the Big Science market. This handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for businesses on how to approach Big Science Organizations, monitor open tenders, and establish strategic collaborations for competitive bidding. It is designed to support newcomers and traditional suppliers in understanding the initial steps required to build relationships and navigate the procurement landscape of these major scientific institutions.
Each Big Science Organization promoting Big Science Business Forum —such as CERN, ESA, ESO, ESRF, ESS, European XFEL, FAIR, ILL, F4E, and SKAO—has contributed sections on their specific procurement policies and requirements. For the first time, an institutional section has been added for each Big Science Organization, as well as procurement information on the ABSOs – Affiliated Big Science Organizations selected for the BSBF2024 – such as CTAO, DTT, ELETTRA, ELI ERIC, ESS Bilbao, EST, IFMIF–DONES, INFN and MYRRHA, broadening the scope of available opportunities for suppliers.
The handbook covers topics including total procurement budgets for 2024-2028, industrial policies, supplier eligibility, market survey strategies, funding options, and intellectual property regulations. Suppliers will also find information on technical and financial criteria, evaluation methods, and resources like industrial databases and procurement portals tailored to each institution’s needs.
For businesses aiming to engage with these prestigious science organizations, the BSBF2024 Procurement Handbook is an invaluable starting point. It highlights the support provided by Industry Liaison Officers (ILOs) and includes initiatives aimed at fostering small- and medium-sized enterprise (SME) involvement and technology transfer. To download the handbook and start exploring procurement opportunities, please follow this link.
