Tanker aircraft and logistical support
About This Opportunity
This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in Italy, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 1.4 billion.
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 ItalianAcquisition of 6 tanker aircraft and related logistical support
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on May 19, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Original language: Italian. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Ministero della Difesa - Direzione degli Armamenti Aeronautici e per l'Aeronavigabilità in Italy. 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?
AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAU was awarded the contract for €1,393,362,000. 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 Italy. 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 AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE SAU. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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