Integrated security project for the ESO Paranal Observatory - PR128090 - FPE

Request for information (RFI) to investigate the solution(s) available on the market for the implementation of a comprehensive security system to protect the personnel, assets and operations at the Paranal Observatory, including the new Extremely Large Telescope installations and the future stations for weather forecasting. The solution(s) shall cover all security aspects related to the Observatory's premises, focusing on: • Physical security measures for critical infrastructure and high-risk areas; • Access control systems to regulate entry and exit points; • Surveillance systems to monitor activities and detect unauthorized access; • Security personnel training and deployment strategies; • Emergency response plans for security incident. The RFI will be released in Q1/2025 to potential suppliers in the ESO Member States, Australia and Chile. Based on the outcome from the RFI, ESO will define procurement strategies for the award of one or several contracts in order to implement the technology solution(s) supporting an efficient Observatory security scheme. ESO will also define the list of eligible countries before releasing the Call(s) for tender. ESO plans to issue the relevant Call(s) for tender during Q3/2025 and will communicate beforehand to the interested and eligible suppliers the Call(s) for tender’s scope and main characteristics.