When you want to start as a supplier to the Big Science market you can take a number of steps, such as initiate contact with Big Science organisations, monitor calls for tenders, and establish collaborations with other companies when submitting bids. The BSBF2022 Procurement Handbook provides an easy-to-read introduction to Big Science organisations and their procurement procedures.

Each Big Science Organisation (CERN, EMBL, ESA, ESO, ESRF, ESS, European XFEL, FAIR, ILL, F4E, SKAO) presents different aspects, such as procurement rules and regulations, technical and financial requirements, etc. Topics covered include Total procurement budget in the period 2022-2026, Market survey strategy and industrial policy, Industrial database, Procurement portal, Procurement modalities, Procurement process, Funding modalities, Eligibility criteria, Evaluation criteria, IPR policy and rules, Role of Industry Liaison Officers (ILOs), SME Involvement, and Technology Transfer Initiatives.

You can download the BSBF2024 Procurement Handbook here