Procurement of a mobile test platform – Electric drive train 'Iron Bird'
Original notice title
Germany – Electric motors, generators and transformers – Beschaffung einer mobilen Versuchsplattform – Elektrischer Antriebsstrang "Iron Bird"
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Opportunity
45 / 100
Complexity
75 / 100
Risk factors
No estimated value provided, making it difficult to assess project scope and pricing competitiveness.
Structured data indicates EU funding, but XML notice states 'no-eu-funds'. This discrepancy may affect contract terms o...
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- Supplies contract
- 1 lot
- Supply of a mobile test platform (Iron Bird) for electric drive train testing
- Integration of an electric motor, propeller, and auxiliary units
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The Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) is procuring a mobile test platform ('Iron Bird') for an electric drive train used in research on electrified aircraft propulsion. The platform will test the interaction of an energy source with an electric motor, propeller, and auxiliary components in a configuration mimicking in-flight operation. The tender is a negotiated procedure without prior publication (neg-w-call), with a single lot for supplies. The contract is indicated as EU-funded in structured data but XML states no EU funds. Submission is electronic via the subreport platform, with a deadline of 10 August 2026. No estimated value or award criteria are provided in the notice.
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No estimated value provided, making it difficult to assess project scope and pricing competitiveness.
Structured data indicates EU funding, but XML notice states 'no-eu-funds'. This discrepancy may affect contract terms o...
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Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
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- Registration in commercial register (or equivalent for foreign bidders) with excerpt not older than 3 months
- Professional liability insurance: minimum €2,000,000 per claim for personal injury and €2,000,000 for property damage
Eligibility
- Declaration of turnover for last 3 business years
Requirements may be incomplete.
Buyer
Location
Braunschweig, DEU
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Leitweg-ID 992-03005-81
Activity
General public services
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Procurement of a mobile test platform – Electric drive train 'Iron Bird'
Supply of a mobile test platform (Iron Bird) to test the interaction of an energy source (e.g., DC supply or fuel cell, not part of this procurement) with a drive motor, propeller, and auxiliary units, configured to simulate in-flight operation for research on electric/hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion.
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m Zusammenhang mit der Forschung des Instituts für Elektrifizierte Luftfahrtantriebe an elektrischen und hybrid-elektrischen Flugsystemen ist die Beschaffung einer mobilen Versuchsplattform geplant, mit der das Zusammenspiel einer Energiequelle (stationäre DCVersorgung, Brennstoff-zellensystem o.ä., nicht Bestandteil dieser Ausschreibung) mit einem Antriebsmotor mit Propeller und den erforderlichen Nebenaggregaten getestet wird. Sämtliche Komponenten des sog. Iron-Birds werden in einer Konfiguration aufgebaut, die dem späteren Betrieb im Flugzeug entspricht
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Original lot title
Beschaffung einer mobilen Versuchsplattform – Elektrischer Antriebsstrang "Iron Bird"
Original TED description
m Zusammenhang mit der Forschung des Instituts für Elektrifizierte Luftfahrtantriebe an elektrischen und hybrid-elektrischen Flugsystemen ist die Beschaffung einer mobilen Versuchsplattform geplant, mit der das Zusammenspiel einer Energiequelle (stationäre DCVersorgung, Brennstoff-zellensystem o.ä., nicht Bestandteil dieser Ausschreibung) mit einem Antriebsmotor mit Propeller und den erforderlichen Nebenaggregaten getestet wird. Sämtliche Komponenten des sog. Iron-Birds werden in einer Konfiguration aufgebaut, die dem späteren Betrieb im Flugzeug entspricht
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 09 Jul 2026
- Languages
- German
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- Legal basis
- 32014L0024
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- Tender ID
- 479033-2026
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
45 / 100
Complexity
75 / 100
Risk factors
No estimated value provided, making it difficult to assess project scope and pricing competitiveness.
Structured data indicates EU funding, but XML notice states 'no-eu-funds'. This discrepancy may affect contract terms o...
Deep Portfolio Analysis
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- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
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