C17CSAE/707083450 Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) Recapitalisation Phase 2

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) replaced its fleet of BAe146 transport aircraft stationed at RAF Northolt in June 2022, with 2 x New Dassault Falcon 900LX business jets, by adopting a procurement strategy featuring two phases:

Phase 1: Competitive procurement of two new civil jets with an in-service support package that runs until Sep 2026. These aircraft are owned by the MoD but operated on the Civil Aircraft Register (CAR) and initially operated by a contractor. Phase 1 also included the training of military pilots and cabin crew and the use of these service personnel to complement the civilian pilots in the delivery of the service. Phase 2: A separate competitive procurement for the embodiment of military modifications onto the aircraft, from 1 Oct 2026 (subject to further take-up of contract options), and provision of in-service support through to Apr 2037, utilising military personnel in the operation of the aircraft, under the Military Aircraft Register (MAR). NB – this Contract Notice is concerned exclusively with Phase 2. Quantity or scope: 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