Public Sector Air Capability

Cabinet Office

Published: May 22, 2026

Updated: May 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics and general supplies sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 72.0 billion. Proposals must be submitted before June 22, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 048267-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cabinet Office

Cabinet Office has issued 130 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 117 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and General Supplies & Services. Tenders span 3 countries including Japan, Zambia, and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and JETRO Japan. Most recent publication: May 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 048267-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 22, 2026. You have 31 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cabinet Office in United Kingdom. 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.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £72,000,000,000 - £72,000,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.