26 September 2024
BSBF2024 launches new version of the Procurement Handbook
In October, 2024 Italy will be hosting the Big Science Business Forum. This popular event usually attracts delegates from around 30 countries, representing more than 500 business and research organisations.
The handbook provides an easy-to-read introduction to Big Science Organisations and their procurement procedures. Each organisation (CERN, EMBL, ESA, ESO, ESRF, ESS, European XFEL, FAIR, ILL, F4E, SKAO) presents information about their own procurement procedures and rules, technical and financial requirements, assessment criteria, etc.
Topics covered include:
- Total procurement budget, 2024-2027
- Market survey strategy and industrial policy
- Industrial database
- Procurement portals
- Procurement modalities
- Procurement process
- Funding modalities
- Eligibility criteria
- Evaluation criteria
- IPR policy and rules
- Role of Industry Liaison Officers (ILOs)
- SME Involvement
- Technology Transfer Initiatives
The updated BSBF2024 Procurement Handbook
You can download the BSBF2024 Procurement Handbook here.
Our guide for submitting bids – BiSS Lathund
Big Science Sweden has also published a useful guide in Swedish on how to register with Big Science organisations and submit bids. BiSS Lathund