Lease of a twin-engine aircraft (CS25) for testing training for the benefit of the School for Flight Test and Reception Personnel (EPNER)
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the lease of a twin-engine aircraft, specifically a CS25 type, to support the training activities of the Ecole du personnel navigant d'essais et de réception (EPNER). The contract is renewable annually, with a maximum duration of five years from the notification date. It is a standard contract structured with unit prices and maximum annual quantities, specified in hours and units.
The scope of services includes several key components. The contractor will provide two ground-based theoretical training sessions, including "lâcher" flights for EPNER instructor crews, conducted by a pilot from the contractor. Additionally, three "relâcher" flight sessions will be provided by a contractor pilot. A significant part of the contract involves the dry lease of a twin-engine EASA CS25 certified aircraft for 60 hours, located at the DGA EV site in Istres. The contractor is responsible for all regulatory aspects associated with the aircraft's operation for EPNER. Pilot documentation will be provided in either French or English, along with regulatory and configuration-specific documentation for the aircraft. The contract also mandates the contractor to deliver the aircraft to the DGA EV Istres site, involving 12 ferry flights. Finally, the contractor will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the aircraft throughout the 5-day lease period.
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics and education and training sectors, with a focus on Aviation. Located in France, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from FrenchThe contract is renewable. The duration of the contract is 1 year from its notification date. It is then tacitly renewable, provided its duration does not exceed 5 years. This is an ordinary contract. The contract is at unit prices and with maximum annual quantities (in hours and units). The services of the contract are defined and quantified below. The maximum quantities provided per service during each annual validity period of the contract are defined as follows: -two ground theoretical training sessions + release flights for the benefit of EPNER instructor crews by a holder pilot; -three release flight sessions by a holder pilot; -the lease without crew, on the DGA EV site in Istres, of an EASA CS25 certified twin-engine aircraft (60 hours); -the holder's responsibility for all regulatory aspects associated with the use of the aircraft for the benefit of EPNER; -the provision of pilot documentation in French or English; -the provision of aircraft regulatory documentation and that relating to the aircraft's configuration at the time of service; -the ferry flight of the aircraft by the holder to the DGA EV Istres site (12 ferry flights); -the maintenance and repair of the aircraft during the aircraft rental period (5 days).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on December 10, 2025. Last refreshed 3 days ago. Original language: French. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats d'armement
Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats d'armement has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 7 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Security, Defense & Justice, Industry & Manufacturing, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for France. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: August 12, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Direction Générale de l’Armement / DOMN / Service des achats d'armement in France. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
AVIATION DEFENSE SERVICE (AVDEF) was awarded the contract for €522,460. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in France. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to AVIATION DEFENSE SERVICE (AVDEF). The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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