Tender Summary

Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Phase 2

Buying Organisation

Ministry of Defence

Contract Value

£135,000,000 to £150,000,000

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs

Yes

Tender Description

The current CSAT fleet consists of 2 x Envoy IV Aircraft (Dassault Falcon 900LX) based at RAF Northolt. Although the Envoy IV are currently operated on the Civilian Aircraft Register (CAR), the intention is to transfer Envoy IV onto the Military Aircraft Register (MAR) prior to the start of the new contract.

Scope comprises two key requirements:

1. Provision of a fully inclusive in-service support solution to support and maintain the Envoy IV Aircraft through to planned OSD of Apr 2037, utilising military personnel in the operation of the aircraft.

2. Design and embodiment of military modifications onto the aircraft and ensure certification of airworthiness under MAR, to enable the aircraft to be operated in military airspace and in a non-benign environment. The modifications will be subject to the outcome of a requirements review.

The contract shall be for a term of 5 (five) initial years with options to extend by a further 6 (six) years (taken in single or multiple year intervals).

The £135,000,000 to £150,000,000 estimated contract value is inclusive of the above options.

Tender categories (products & services required)

Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts (CPV 50650000)

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

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