Request for Quotations for the Provision of the Pri-Sci-Net Project Branding Exercise

An external call for applications for the post of full time R&I Commercialisation Executive has been issued.

Applications including a C.V. will be reached until Sunday 23rd September 2012 and should be addressed to christine.m.grixti@gov.mt or The Chief Executive Officer, Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara KKR 1320.

Position Descriptions attached

An external call for applications for the post of full time International Relations & Policy Executive has been issued.

Applications including a C.V. will be reached until Sunday 28th October 2012 and should be addressed to christine.m.grixti@gov.mt or The Chief Executive Officer, Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara KKR 1320.

Position Descriptions attached

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of hosting a conference inside a five star hotel. The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable company for the provision of the above mentioned services.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Provision of Venue for Hosting the Monitoring Committee for Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation (MOCO) Meeting - MCST/Q11/2012”. Quotations are to be sent electronically to tenders.mcst@gov.mt by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Tuesday, 28^th August 2012.

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Late submissions will not be considered.

21 August 2012

The National Research and Innovation Strategic Plan 2007-2010 identified health as a priority area for Malta. To this end, the Malta Council for Science and Technology has embarked on the preparation of a Health Research and Innovation Strategy and is conducting an exercise to identify specific niches and explore their potential for further research and growth.

To obtain this information, MCST is launching a qualitative survey aimed at health professionals, industry, health professionals' association and other relevant stakeholders. The questionnaire can be accessed online by accessing the following link:

http://freeonlinesurveys.com/rendersurvey.asp?sid=9psbh80gws7o9zy849146

Interested stakeholders are invited to participate in the questionnaire by clicking on the above link.

The questionnaire will remain open online until end February 2011.

Thanks in advance for you input.

An external call for applications for the post of full time Public Relations Executive has been issued.

Applications including a C.V. will be reached until Wednesday 21st November 2012 and should be addressed to christine.m.grixti@gov.mt or The Chief Executive Officer, Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara KKR 1320.

Position Descriptions attached

The Malta Council for Science and Technology notifies that:

 Sealed quotations will be received by not later than 10.00 a.m. (CET) of Friday, 30^th March 2012, for:

 Quot. No. MCST/Q3/2012. Provision of Venue for Hosting a NET4SOCIETY Project Consortium Workshop - MCST/Q3/2012

 The Malta Council for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of hosting a conference inside a centrally located five star hotel (MCST/Q3/2012). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable firm to provide the requested venue for an event which is scheduled to take place between 21-24 May 2012 for 40-50 persons. The price quoted must also include lunches and coffee breaks.

 Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Provision of Venue for Hosting a NET4SOCIETY Project Consortium Workshop - MCST/Q3/2012”. Quotations are to be sent electronically to tenders.mcst@gov.mt by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 30^th March 2012.

 Quotations should be made on the prescribed forms which, together with the relative conditions and other documents can be downloaded from the Malta Council for Science and Technology’s website (www.mcst.gov.mt/news.aspx) or click HERE

Late submissions will not be considered.

27^th March 2012

Call for Quotations for the Provision of Design & Provision of Printable Compact Discs including a Strategy Document and a Detailed Report for the Manufacturing Research Platform Project (MCST/Q1/2012)

The Malta Council for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the services of Design and Provision of Printable Compact Discs including a Strategy Document and a Detailed Report for the Manufacturing Research Platform Project. The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable individual or firm to provide the design, editing and manufacturing of a Strategy Document and a Detailed Report (1,000 copies, full colour). The successful tenderer shall also be required to deliver final product  to Villa Bighi, Kalkara.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Provision of Design & Provision of Printable Compact Discs including a Strategy Document and a Detailed Report for the Manufacturing Research Platform Project (MCST/Q1/2012)”. Quotations are to be deposited in the tender box located at Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 3rd February 2012.

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Late submissions will not be considered.

27 January 2012

Call for Tenders for the Provision of Housekeeping / Cleaning Services for the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST/20/2012)

Call for Quotations for the Supply of Twenty Open Licences for Microsoft Office Standard 2010 (Open Licence for Government) The Vice Chairman & CEO of the Malta Council for Science and Technology notifies that offers
delivered in sealed envelopes by Hand will be accepted at:

Malta Council for Science and Technology
Villa Bighi
Kalkara
KKR 1320
Late offers will not be considered.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD QUOTATION DOSSIER

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of printing services (MCST Q7/2012). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable firm to supply and delivery of  the annual reports at Villa Bighi, Kalkara.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked ‘Quotation for the Provision of Printing of the MCST Annual Report (MCST Q7/2012)’. Quotations are to be deposited in the tender box located at Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 25^th May 2012.

Dossier can be downloaded from here.

The Malta Council for Science and Technology notifies that:

Sealed quotations will be received by not later than 10.00 a.m. (CET) of Monday, 11th June 2012, for:

Quot. No. MCST/Q5/2012 - Provision of External Financial Auditing Services for the Malta Council for Science and Technology of projects awarded under the Research and Innovation Programme 2006

The Malta Council for Science and Technology invites interested bidders to submit their proposals for the provision of financial auditing services for projects which were awarded under the national R&I Programme of 2006. (MCST/Q5/2012). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a duly warranted and reputable individual or firm (hereinafter referred to as ‘the bidder’) to carry out the requested financial audit services.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the provision of External Financial Auditing Services for the Malta Council for Science and Technology Research and Innovation Programme 2006 – MCST/Q5/2012”. Quotations are to be deposited in the tender box located at Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Monday, 11th June 2012.

Quotations should be made on the prescribed forms which, together with the relative conditions, the Reporting & Auditing Guidelines and other documents can be downloaded from the Malta Council for Science and Technology’s website (www.mcst.gov.mt/news.aspx).

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Late submissions will not be considered.

5th June 2012

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology notifies that:

Sealed quotations will be received by not later than 10.00 a.m. (CET) of Friday, 22^nd June 2012, for:

Quot. No. MCST/Q9/2012 Provision of IT Support Services for the Malta Council for Science and Technology

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of IT support services (MCST Q9/2012). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable firm (hereinafter referred to as ‘the bidder’) for IT support services in order to address its IT requirements.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked ‘Quotation for the provision of IT Support Services for the Malta Council for Science and Technology – MCST/Q9/2012’. Quotations are to be deposited in the tender box located at Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 22^nd June 2012.

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Late submissions will not be considered.

15th June 2012

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of hosting a conference inside a five star hotel. The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable company for the provision of the above mentioned services.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Provision of Venue for Hosting the Monitoring Committee for Euro-Mediterranean Cooperation (MOCO) Meeting - MCST/Q12/2012”. Quotations are to be sent electronically to tenders.mcst@gov.mt by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 14^th September 2012.

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Late submissions will not be considered.

7 September 2012

The shortlisting of preliminary proposals for the R&I Programme 2011 has been completed. The list of the shortlisted proposals is available here.

For a copy of the position description please click here

Applications are to be sent to christine.m.grixti@gov.mt by Monday 19th September 2011

The Malta Council for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of an external evaluator for the PRI-SCI-NET activities (MCST/Q2/2013). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable individual or firm to provide the requested services until August 2014. The role of the external evaluator is to observe and provide feedback on the material being developed within the PRI-SCI-NET project and the Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE) activities being trialed. The external evaluator is expected to attend a minimum of 5 hours of each of the four training courses being organized by the Malta Council for Science and Technology in the project cycle. 

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Services of an External Evaluator for PRI-SCI-NET Science Activities and Material using Inquiry Based Science Education Learning – Reissued (MCST/Q2/2013)”. Quotations are to be sent electronically to tenders.mcst@gov.mt by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 12^th April 2013.

Late submissions will not be considered.

5 April 2013

Fuel Cells and Hydrogen public-private partnership dedicates more than €200 million to support research and demonstration activities in these energy technologies The Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking whose total budget amounts to nearly  €1bn to be invested by 2013, publishes its fourth annual call for proposals today, confirming the clear commitment to make these modular technologies deliver their environmental and economic benefits across various sectors: transport, power generation, industrial equipment and consumer devices. In the context of ambitious European objectives towards a low carbon economy, an increased energy security, reduced  oil dependance and the delivery of improved power management, the contribution of these green technologies is essential to address current challenges while sustaining EU competitiveness and job creation.Offering high efficiency, efficient use of energy, notably renewables,  in addition to limited C02 emissions and noise, these energy technologies allow Europe to stay the course in the international competition from US, Japan, Korea and China. Over € 200 million's worth have been allocated for their support through research and demonstration projects with € 109 million by the European Commission matched by in-kind contributions from industrial partners. Welcoming the launch of this fourth call, the newly elected Chairman of the Industry Grouping of the Joint Undertaking, Pierre-Etienne Franc, underlines: "Fuel cells and hydrogen technologies are increasingly being seen as playing an important role in both a cleaner transport sector and a more efficient energy system at European level. The deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen cars is now entering a strategic phase, targeting European wide markets. Therefore appropriate funding for RTD and demonstrationprojects, as well as sufficient support for refuelling infrastructure build- up, together with favourable regulatory frameworks are a prerequisite to pave the way for market introduction and customer acceptance of these innovative technologies".  Bert De Colvenaer, Executive Director of the FCH Joint Undertaking, adds: "This is the biggest of all calls planned for the duration of the programme. We are determined, notably with shorter administrative timelines, to support the commercial deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen technologies, which now enters into a critical phase towards a wider market entry.  In parallel to the call for proposals 2011 and in support of the wide deployment of the fuel cell and hydrogen technology, we are currently drafting the specifications for a series of studies on further European fuel cells and hydrogen 'Roll Out' and commercialisation plans for vehicles, stationary applications, busses and material handling vehicles.  We intend to launch a public procurement for these studies later this year".   Acceleration to market entry of fuel cells and hydrogen technologiesThe 36 topics of the call address key issues to foster market breakthroughs. As last year, they are divided in 5 application areas: transportation and refuelling infrastructure; hydrogen production and distribution; stationary power generation; and early markets, such as portable, micro applications or handling vehicles. The fifth application area focuses on cross-cutting issues aiming to address non-technical barriers, such as development of life cycle assessment, codes and standards, socio-economic research, public awareness, training etc... However 70% of the funding will be dedicated to transport and refuelling infrastructure and to stationary applications. This reflects that the commercialisation of fuel cells electric vehicles is recognised as a market push for other applications, as well as the wide potential of stationary applications.Next steps The deadline for application is 18 August 2011. Evaluation of proposals will be carried out in September 2011 and projects selected for contract negotiations should be announced already by the end of December 2011.BackgroundThe Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking was established on 14 October 2008 as the first illustrative example of a public-private partnership instrument under the European Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan), technology pillar of the EU's energy and climate policy. Autonomous since 15 November 2010, the FCH JU aims to speed up the development of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies in Europe to enable their commercialisation between 2010 and 2020. Current membership includes the European Commission and 54 companies, from multinationals to SMEs represented by the Industry Grouping (NEW-IG), as well as over 55 universities and research institutes, represented by the Research Grouping (N.ERGHY) engaging more than 2000 researchers in the field of fuel cells and hydrogen.For more informationThe FCH JU will hold a Public Information Session on 12 May 2011 from 14:30 to 17:30 in Tour Madou, 1 Place Madou, Brussels, which will cover the different topics of the call, the process, the rules for submission of proposals as well as other useful information. To get more information and for registration (compulsory for security access purposes) please contactfchju@fch.europa.eu. A brokerage event will also be co-organized by the Industry and Research Groupings of the Joint Undertaking on 19 May 2011, in Berlin. This event aims to offer to participants the opportunity to discuss concrete project ideas, find and meet with potential partners within their respective application areas, build or join a consortium, as well as enlarge their network. To get more information and register for the event, please contact the Industry grouping (secretariat@fchindustry-jti.eu) or the Research Grouping (secretariat@nerghy.eu).  Call information: http://www.fch-ju.euhttp://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.FP7DetailsCallPage&call_id=401 Contact: Claire Castel, Communication Officer, Fuel cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking, Email: Claire.Castel@fch.europa.eu, Tel:             +32 2 221 81 35      

For more information visit: http://www.kaowarsom.be/en/concours.html

Have you ever dreamt of participating in a massive multibillion scientific project that is on the cutting edge of science and technology? Have you ever wished to be part of a space technology project working amongst the best specialists in the world? If yes, this is your chance to do so! 

The Ministry for Education and Employment and the Malta Council for Science and Technology are pleased to announce three fully funded training opportunities with the European Space Agency (ESA) in the fields of:

• Wave Interaction for Optical and Microwave Remote Sensing;
• Preparation of analytical protocols for organic contaminant detection in life support systems;
• Structural Engineering

These 3 opportunities are made available through a collaboration agreement signed in the presence of the Prime Minister between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Malta Council for Science and Technology (MCST).

Each opportunity is for a duration of one year in the ESA ESTEC site in the Netherlands with expenses fully covered by the scholarship. The opportunities are open for candidates with an undergraduate degree or a masters degree. Though not a requirement, successful candidates who do not have a masters degree are encouraged to present their research as a master by research degree at a research institute or university of their choice. More details to be found at www.myscholarship.gov.mt

The European Space Agency (ESA), established in 1975, is an intergovernmental organisation dedicated to the exploration of space, currently with 19 member states. Headquartered in Paris, ESA has a staff of more than 2,000 with an annual budget of about €3.99 billion.

ESA’s space flight program includes human spaceflight, mainly through the participation in the International Space Station program, the launch and operations of unmanned exploration missions to other planets and the Moon, Earth observation, science, telecommunication as well as maintaining a major spaceport, the Guiana Space Centre at Kourou, French Guiana, and designing launch vehicles. The main European launch vehicle Ariane 5 is operated through Arianespace with ESA sharing in the costs of launching and further developing this launch vehicle.

Closing date is noon of 22nd May 2012. Applications to be sent to: Customer Care, Directorates for Education, Great Siege Road, Floriana.

For more information email: myscholarship.mede@gov.mt

IMI’s Stakeholder Forum 2011 will take place on Thursday 12 May at the SYMA Centre in Budapest, Hungary as part of the World of Health IT (WoHIT) eHealth week. Your invitation to the Stakeholder Forum is attached, along with the preliminary agenda.

Call for Quotations for the Provision of Services of an Independent Ethics Expert

An opportunity is being offered to two Maltese conservation experts who wish to attend an advanced scientific training course and are willing to share experiences in archaeological conservation and restoration in Mediterranean archaeology. The course is being organised by the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei in Rome for the period 8th October, 2012 to 10th October, 2012.

 For further information, interested applicants are required to submit an expression of interest addressed to the CEO and Vice-Chair of the Malta Council for Science and Technology, Dr. Ing. Nicholas Sammut via email (nicholas.j.sammut@gov.mt).

 Expressions of Interest are to be submitted by not later than noon of  Friday, 13th July 2012.

 Expressions of Interest received after the deadline will not be considered.

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of training services to FP7 National Contact Points (MCST/Q13/2012). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable individual or firm to provide the training for FP7 NCPs which is scheduled to take place in October or in November 2012.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Provision of Training Services to FP7 National Contact Points - MCST/Q13/2012”. Quotations are to be sent electronically to tenders.mcst@gov.mt by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Tuesday, 2^nd October 2012.

Click on pdf hereunder to upload Quotation Dossier.

Late submissions will not be considered.

25 September 2012

The Malta Council for Science and Technology for and on behalf of the Foundation for Science and Technology is issuing a call for quotations for the provision of printing services (MCST Q1/2013). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable firm to supply and delivery of  the annual reports at Villa Bighi, Kalkara.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked ‘Quotation for the Provision of Printing of the MCST Annual Report (MCST Q1/2013)’. Quotations are to be deposited in the tender box located at Malta Council for Science and Technology, Villa Bighi, Kalkara by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Friday, 15^th February 2013.

Dossier can be downloaded from here.

The Ministry for Education and Employment and The Malta Council for Science and Technology are please to announce the following research opportunities with the European Space Agency (ESA) in projects related to:

• Venus Express – computer model to calculate atmospheric density
• Electrical Engineering - Antennas
• Preparation of analytical protocols for organic contaminant detection in life support systems
• Solar Physics
• Automation and Robotics
• Imaging/Scattering for physical and life sciences at non unity gravity
• Intelligent Computer Systems for Monitoring & Diagnostics
• Ground station systems and project support
• Spacecraft EDL phase receiver simulation and architecture
• HPA intermodulation effects on multiple uplink communications
• Two antenna array using IFMS
• Ground Station Real Time Monitoring protocols
• Software Engineering
• Support the development of an M&C Kernel
• In-orbit Demonstration Projects
• EO educational material for Sentinel-1 and -2 exploitation
• System Engineering and Space Mission Design
• On Board Software
• Structural Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Aerothermodynamics
• Space Mechanisms
• Space Propulsion Systems
• Detection and analysis of bacteria with a microfluidic chip-based system

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates to experience cutting edge research in a multimillion research organisation. Any two of the above opportunities will be funded for a duration of a year. The opportunities are open for candidates with an undergraduate degree or a masters degree. Though not a requirement, successful candidates who do not have a masters degree are encouraged to present their research as a master by research degree at a research institute or university of their choice. More details to be found at www.myscholarship.gov.mt

For more information email: myscholarship.mede@gov.mt. Applications should be sent to Education Information Centre, Great Siege Road, Floriana Vlt 2000 . Closing date is 19th November 2012, NOON (CET).

AN INFORMATION SESSION ON THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL TAKE PLACE ON WEDNESDAY 24TH OCTOBER AT 5:30PM AT EDUCATION INFORMATION CENTRE, GREAT SIEGE ROAD, FLORIANA VLT 2000

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As the National Representative on the Strategic Forum for International Cooperation (SFIC), the Malta Council for Science and Technology is embarking on a fact-finding process to identify the strenghts of the Industry in Research, Technological Development and Innovation (RTDi) vis-a-vis the United States. MCST will be utilising this opportunity to promote Maltese facilities and research to key stakeholders at the event and will also facilitate the process of collaboration between the Maltese industry and the United States in RTDi.

The Council will be accepting Expressions of Interest from interested organisations. You are therefore kindly requested to read the below document which provides more detail on this initiative and complete the questionnaire. 

The completed questionnaire should be sent to Mr Ian Gauci Borda, ian.a.gauci-borda@gov.mt by Wednesday 28 November, 2012.  

The Malta Council for Science and Technology is issuing a Call for Quotations for the provision of an external evaluator for the PRI-SCI-NET activities (MCST/Q10/2012). The Malta Council for Science and Technology will commission a reputable individual or firm to provide the requested services until August 2014. The role of the external evaluator is to observe and provide feedback on the material being developed within the PRI-SCI-NET project and the Inquiry Based Science Education (IBSE) activities being trialed. The external evaluator is expected to attend a minimum of 5 hours of each of the four training courses being organized by the Malta Council for Science and Technology in the project cycle.

Interested bidders are to submit a proposal clearly marked “Quotation for the Services of an External Evaluator for PRI-SCI-NET Science Activities and Material using Inquiry Based Science Education Learning (MCST/Q10/2012)”. Quotations are to be sent electronically to tenders.mcst@gov.mt by not later than, 10.00 am (CET) of Tuesday, 26^th March 2013.

Late submissions will not be considered.

18 March 2013