Launch Service Provider for Tapir Mission
At a glance
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR) is procuring Satellite launch services (CPV 60510000) in München, Landkreis (DE21H). Procedure type: Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation.
From the notice
The Objective of this tender at hand is to procure a launch service for the DLR satellite TAPIR. The satellite shall be launched into a specific low-earth orbit to be detailed by DLR at a later point in time with a launch window opening in October 2028. The launch window and target orbit shall be defined by TAPIR team, but the TAPIR satellite does not have to be the only spacecraft on the launch vehicle. Further information can be found in the attached Statement of Work.
Key facts
Each fact is from the official notice, last checked 12 November 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00).
- Status
- OpenOfficial notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- Deadline
- No deadline in the noticeOfficial notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- Buyer
- Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), Wessling, DEOfficial notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- Place of performance
- München, Landkreis (DE21H)Official notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- Main CPV
- Satellite launch services (CPV 60510000)Official notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- Procedure
- Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiationOfficial notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- Lots
- 1Official notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
- First published
- 29 May 2026, 12:03 (UTC+02:00)Official notice · checked 12 Nov 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
Fact sheet

Lots (1)
Lot LOT-0001: Launch Service for the TAPIR Mission
The Objective of this tender at hand is to procure a launch service for the DLR satellite TAPIR. The satellite shall be launched into a specific low-earth orbit to be detailed by DLR at a later point in time with a launch window opening in October 2028. The launch window and target orbit shall be defined by TAPIR team, but the TAPIR satellite does not have to be the only spacecraft on the launch vehicle. Further information can be found in the attached Statement of Work.
Timeline
- 29 May 2026, 12:03 (UTC+02:00): Original notice Notice, version 01 (Contract or concession notice – standard regime). Official notice
Buyer and place
Buyer
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR)
Wessling, DE
Place of performance
- München, Landkreis (DE21H)
Classification
CPV codes
- 60510000: Satellite launch services
NUTS regions
- DE21H: München, Landkreis
Official documents
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Questions and answers
Who is the buyer?
Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. (DLR), Wessling, DE.
What is being procured (CPV)?
Satellite launch services (CPV 60510000).
Where is the work performed (NUTS)?
München, Landkreis (DE21H).
Is it divided into lots?
No, the notice names a single lot.
Which procedure is used?
Negotiated with prior publication of a call for competition / competitive with negotiation.
How do I submit a bid?
On the official notice or the portal it names. Inteliwert does not submit bids. Official notice
Am I eligible?
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Source
- Publisher
- Bekanntmachungsservice
- Licence
- CC0 1.0
- Last checked
- 12 November 2026, 15:30 (UTC+01:00)
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