--- title: "Public Sector Air Capability" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CABINET OFFICE" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Public Sector Air Capability Buyer: CABINET OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066e6f.json) ## Summary The Cabinet Office is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Public Sector Air Capability," which seeks to provide a dedicated wet-lease passenger aircraft service. This procurement is aligned under the services category and is specifically focused on the hire of fixed-wing aircraft with crew. The procurement is being conducted through an open, competitive flexible procedure, and its key stages include participation conditions, a procurement-specific questionnaire, and a multi-stage competitive dialogue. The process is being managed from London and the project necessitates commencement by 1st April 2027. Procurement submissions for the initial stage are due by 22nd June 2026, with a projected award finalisation date by 1st December 2026. The Cabinet Office, as part of the central government, oversees this tender and is seeking a supplier capable of providing a single-aisle narrow-body aircraft with specified performance requirements including non-stop operational capabilities and high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for passengers. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the aerospace and aviation sectors, particularly those capable of providing technically advanced and regulatory compliant aircraft services. Companies with strong technical and financial backgrounds, possessing valid UK Civil Aviation Authority Type A Operating Licence, and holding a Worldwide Air Operator Certificate for global passenger operations, will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement's emphasis on technical quality and social value, alongside its substantial budget, underscores the potential for considerable growth and contract value for successful bidders who can meet the outlined criteria and deliver on the high standards required for public sector aviation support. Suppliers are encouraged to engage actively in the dialogue and negotiation stages to refine their proposals to meet the Cabinet Office’s exacting standards. ## Notice The Cabinet Office is seeking the provision of a dedicated wet-lease passenger aircraft service, with a mandatory commencement date of 01 April 2027. The aircraft shall be a single aisle narrow-body aircraft (G-Reg) with a minimum range capability of 3,900nm while carrying a Payload of 5,500kg. This performance must be guaranteed against 85% annual probability headwinds to ensure year-round, non-stop operational viability. The aircraft must be equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi connectivity for passenger use. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: A known risk that may impact on the operation of the contract to the satisfaction of the authority is changes to the aviation operating environment that may require changes to the technical specification of the aircraft to be provided during the contract with such changes including but not limited to the introduction of technologies related to decarbonization, adaptations seeking to minimise extreme weather impacts, security related considerations, regulatory changes and changes to airfield infrastructure / ground operations. Renewal: We will invoke the extensions for up to a further 2 years if required. ### Planning Information To participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise, interested parties are invited to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via email to co.travel@cabinetoffice.gov.uk. Following the EOI, the engagement will proceed according to the following structured timeline. Please note that adherence to the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) deadline is a mandatory requirement for progression to the technical discussion phase. 19 March 2026: Preliminary Market Engagement - open 25 March 2026: Expressions of Interest window - close 25 March 2026: NDA Execution - Mandatory NDA issued to interested parties 27 March 2026: NDA Deadline - Signed NDAs must be returned via email 27 March 2026: Engagement Pack - The Engagement Pack will be shared with participants and it will contain specific technical points and questions. Suppliers should note that the information requested within this pack will form the basis of the discussion on the Engagement Day. 01 - 02 April 2026: Engagement Sessions - Individual 2-hour sessions will consist of a participant led presentation followed by a technical Q&A. To facilitate a structured discussion, participating parties are required to provide a summary presentation (in PDF or PowerPoint format) outlining their capability against requirements defined in the Engagement Pack. Sessions will be held virtually via Google Meets; meeting slots will be formally allocated upon the successful execution of a NDA. Note: This process is designed to facilitate a high level technical exchange. The Cabinet Office reserves the right to adjust the timeline based on the volume of interest received. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057538-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £72,000,000,000 | | Lots value | £72,000,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CABINET OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60424110 - Hire of fixed-wing aircraft with crew ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 11:43 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057538-2026 - 28 May 2026 at 10:54 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050218-2026 - 22 May 2026 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048267-2026 - 19 Mar 2026 at 09:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024972-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057538-2026 18th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050218-2026 28th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048267-2026 22nd May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024972-2026 19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html(https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html)PleasebeawarethattheabovedateisforthesubmissionofyourresponsestoStage1:ConditionsofParticipation/ProcurementSpecificQuestionnaire(PSQ)only. - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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