ACO – NATO Open-Source Visualisation Analytics (NOVA)

Summary

The procurement concerns the NATO Open-Source Visualisation Analytics (NOVA) solution, which, judging by its name, refers to a system or software for the visualisation and analytics of open-source data. The contracting authority is NATO's operational command, Allied Command Operations (ACO / SHAPE). This is a NATO competitive procurement procedure conducted as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under reference number IFB-ACO-SH-26-07. The exact scope, value, quantities or technical requirements of the procurement cannot be presented in this summary, as the actual bidding documents were not available. Based on the name, the procurement relates to the collection, processing and visualisation of open-source (OSINT-type) information, suggesting a software and analytics solution. Eligibility requirements, any security clearance requirements and evaluation criteria have likewise not been stated in the available material. As regards the schedule, the IFB was published on 17 September 2026. The deadline for clarification requests is 8 October 2026 at 14:00, and the bid submission deadline is 22 October 2026 at 14:00. The contract period of performance and delivery schedule have not been stated. Further information is available from Senior Contracting Officer Margaret Brothers and Head of Contract Management Section Giuseppe Col. Note: The actual bidding documents (IFB package, technical and contractual terms) contain material additional conditions that could not be taken into account in this summary, as they were not available.