--- title: "Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Phase 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-03-28" --- # Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Phase 2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27dae163-882f-406c-a027-f906bb24db41.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender process for the "Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Phase 2," focused on the repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, including Dassault Falcon 900LX (Envoy IV) based at RAF Northolt. The procurement, currently in the tender stage, encompasses a comprehensive in-service support solution and the design of military modifications with airworthiness certification under the Military Aircraft Register. This five-year contract, with the possibility of extending for up to six additional years, has an estimated value between £135,000,000 and £150,000,000. Key milestones include the tender period ending on 3rd March 2024, and the contract period ranging from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2031. This tender opportunity presents significant prospects for business growth within the military aviation sector, particularly for firms experienced in aircraft maintenance and modifications. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability and potential for fulfilling the service requirements. The competitive negotiated procedure with prior publication ensures a thorough evaluation, aiming to award the contract to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender. Businesses adept at providing prompt and efficient electronic trading capabilities, meeting Cyber Essentials requirements, and complying with Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011) will find themselves well-positioned to compete. ## Notice 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 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 PS135,000,000 to PS140,000,000 estimated contract value is inclusive of the above options. Additional information: As this procurement relates to the provision of services for military purposes, the Authority will comply with the Defence & Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR 2011). The procurement will operate under the negotiated procedure with prior publication of a contract notice (the "competitive negotiated procedure"). The Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) will be used to manage the DPQQ and Invitation to Negotiation (ITN) process, including evaluation. Access to the DSP is required to complete the DPQQ and it is recommended that access is requested via Supplier Registration Page. Following DPQQ evaluation, the Authority intends to invite a maximum of 4 (four) respondents to the ITN phase. The Authority reserves the right to award the Contract to the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) in accordance with the scoring criteria following evaluation of the tenders. The Authority trades using the electronic 'Contracting, Purchasing & Finance' system (CP&F). Before completing the DPQQ, any interested parties should ensure that they have the ability to trade electronically, and the willingness connect to the CP&F System in the event of being successful. A Cyber Risk Assessment has been conducted for this requirement to ascertain the level of Cyber Risk present. The result of this assessment is that a Cyber Risk level of 'Low' exists and therefore successful respondents invited to ITT will need to meet Cyber Essentials requirements. Respondents can verify their readiness to comply with opportunities bearing this Cyber Risk Level by completing a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire using RAR code: RAR-303384308 For further information refer to Def Stan 05-138, available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-for-defence-suppliers-def-stan-05-138 The issue of this Contract Notice (CN) or any future ITN or ITN material is not a commitment by the Authority to place a contract as a result of this competition or at a later stage. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to any offer and subsequent acceptance of contract, is a matter solely for your commercial judgement. The Authority has conducted previous industry engagement using Defence Sourcing Portal, with a Request for Information (RFI) published 26/04/2023: https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/83440377018C5EB7E7D3 The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34061dc1-f53d-412e-936c-c7e910f8646d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts ## Release History - 28 Mar 2025 at 19:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34061dc1-f53d-412e-936c-c7e910f8646d - 12 Dec 2023 at 16:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d61a3b-2611-498d-b858-8d68d07b698e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34061dc1-f53d-412e-936c-c7e910f8646d 28th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d61a3b-2611-498d-b858-8d68d07b698e 12th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk Link to eSourcing Portal - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/02095339018C5ECF47DF Link to opportunity in Find a Tender Service (FTS) - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/50061669018C5D362ACD Link to DPQQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0405e54f-6fc6-4950-a748-59495769947c n/a - 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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc3fabb6-60e7-4340-b37c-e598a8990a4c n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00dd87de-7a10-4b46-a161-954d462b7112 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/01484c5b-cef7-4726-970c-dab9ca756ae3 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2678b0c9-3c3f-4734-b8bc-57547243637e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e9f603c-0c18-4fc0-8151-cee89f7fab7e n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.contracts.mod.uk - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/go/83440377018C5EB7E7D3 - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-for-defence-suppliers-def-stan-05-138 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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