--- title: "Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (CSAT Recap)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2021-12-10" --- # Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (CSAT Recap) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbcae112-37db-4dca-b9cd-ea03a1e3448f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is currently in the tender stage of the Command Support Air Transport Recapitalisation (CSAT Recap) procurement process, with a total value of £80 million. This initiative, classified under the Fixed-wing aircrafts category, aims to deliver two aircraft by 31 March 2022, with additional flying hour commitments extending into 2024. The tender period concludes on 14 January 2022, while the contract is set to commence on 1 February 2022 and run until 31 March 2024. The aircraft will be operated from RAF Northolt, with responsibilities for maintenance and operation resting with the contractor during this period. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in aviation services and aircraft maintenance, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the high standards required by the Ministry of Defence. Companies that can provide reliable aircraft leasing, maintenance, or piloting services, as well as those capable of training personnel, will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for civilian crews and the training of RAF pilots adds another layer of opportunity for businesses with expertise in aviation training and support services. ## Notice This notice is being published for transparency purposes only. It is not a call for expressions of interest. CSAT RECAP Phase 1 requires delivery of 2 Aircraft to the Authority. Time is of the essence for the delivery of these 2 Aircraft, this shall be measured on whether the Aircraft are both Accepted by 31 March 2022. The Aircraft may initially be based from an Operating Base of the Contractor's choosing or RAF Northolt (NHT) but must transition to RAF NHT (which will become the Main Operating Base (MOB)) by Phase 1 Full Operating Capability (FOC). The Aircraft will need to achieve a minimum unrefueled range of 3,850nm from an unrestricted airfield transporting up to 8 passengers, 3 crew and associated baggage. The CSAT Recap Aircraft will be owned by MoD but will be leased back to the Contractor and operated during the period of Phase 1 on the Civil Aircraft Register by the Contractor who will assume all airworthiness responsibility. CSAT RECAP Phase 1 requires delivery of up to 980 flying hours in the first year ending 31 March 2023 and up to 1200 flying hours in the second year, ending 31 March 2024 from the two Aircraft that are available. These services are to be available 7 days per week, 365 days per year from the Contractors Operating Base and/or the MOB. CSAT Recap requires delivery of a support arrangement that will incorporate all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance arisings where risk will be appropriately apportioned to ensure that a high level of Aircraft availability can be reasonably achieved. The solution also requires the Contractor to manage delivery of all Aircraft movements in accordance with tasking from the Authority. While civilian crews are required to pilot the Aircraft in Phase 1, this phase also includes a requirement to train an initial cadre of RAF pilots and cabin crew to supplement the civilian pilots in delivering the flying hours. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1713fdbe-2184-4f65-827a-e84d1efd4fcf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts ## Release History - 10 Dec 2021 at 15:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1713fdbe-2184-4f65-827a-e84d1efd4fcf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1713fdbe-2184-4f65-827a-e84d1efd4fcf 10th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10098555-920e-40d6-bfc5-adea84c0cd56 DEFFORM 47 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c8fbf9b-7564-4185-a791-2076de5e9aef DEFFORM 47, Annex B, Appendix 4 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d4e24e0-0fe8-4a30-b31d-beb19e953ca5 Draft Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7d54bc3d-2e90-4be6-b8f5-a37231011bec Annexes 1-7 of Schedule 2 to the Draft Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/259ae72d-f101-49b2-afad-4606e9982150 ITT Update Log, identifying the changes made to the ITT (DEFFORM 47 & Draft Contract) between the release on the 29 Oct 21 / 01 Nov 21 and the latest version published on 06 Dec 21. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8b7091e8-27f4-4dcf-b310-6d1a1aa1321f Contract Bidders Notice ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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