Tenders & prior notices

A €34.8m coast-guard UAS buy is one of the larger European maritime surveillance drone procurements open to direct bidding rather than defence-exempt routes. Relevant to UAS manufacturers and maritime ISR payload integrators able to offer certified BVLOS platforms plus training and maintenance services in Greece. Do: Download the full tender pack from ESIDIS/Greek national portal via the TED notice and line up a Greek in-country service/maintenance partner before the 7 September 2026 bid deadline.

Recurring French military fuel logistics framework opened as a two-stage restricted procedure, so only firms that pre-qualify by 7 September will see the requirement. Relevant to ADR-certified road tanker haulage operators with fleets covering mainland France and Corsica. Do: Download the DCE CAND for reference DAF_2026_001061 on marchespublics.gouv.fr and submit your candidature with ADR fleet and capacity evidence before 7 September 2026, 10:00.

A single four-nation framework worth ~EUR 352m consolidates Nordic camouflage/signature-management demand as multispectral sensor threats grow post-NATO accession. Relevant to textile and multispectral camouflage manufacturers, coatings/MCS-kit makers and IR/radar signature material specialists with Nordic-area production. Do: Submit a Stage 1 request to participate via TED/FMV by 7 September 2026, evidencing multispectral camouflage material expertise and production/repair capacity in or near the Nordic region — otherwise approach likely prime bidders as a material or sewing/repair subcontractor.

This is a large multi-lot logistics/fleet procurement covering ambulances, trucks and passenger vehicles rather than combat systems, offering a direct entry point for automotive and commercial-vehicle manufacturers into Portuguese defence supply. Relevant for European vehicle OEMs, bodybuilders, and ambulance/medical-vehicle converters able to meet military specs on short lead times. Do: Register on the TED/Portuguese e-procurement portal and submit a bid for one or more of the 16 vehicle lots before the 8 September 2026 deadline.

A recurring national defence procurement for tactical medical vehicles; relevant to vehicle manufacturers and medical/CBRN equipment integrators with 4x4 platform experience able to bid in Croatia. Do: Register on the Croatian e-procurement portal and submit a bid for the 4x4 field medical support vehicle tender before 8 September 2026.

Multi-lot, 7-year framework for military fuel infrastructure maintenance — accessible to regional industrial coating/painting contractors rather than defence primes. Relevant to SMEs doing tank lining, anti-corrosion and protective coatings with security-cleared teams in France. Do: If you do tank lining/anti-corrosion coatings in France, download the DCE and bid on the zonal lots matching your footprint before the 9 September 2026 deadline.