France – Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment – Mise en œuvre, hors équipage, et maintien en condition opérationnelle des avions de la Direction générale de la sécurité civile et de la gestion des crises (DGSCGC) et prestations associées.
Opportunity Score
Confidence: 35%
Complexity: high
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Deadline
services
Contract
Deep Portfolio Analysis
- Company fit score
- Missing certificates
- Eligibility blockers
- Bid / No-Bid recommendation
AI Analysis Summary
This tender (notice 299640-2026) from the French Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique seeks a contractor for the operational maintenance and support (excluding crew) of civil security aircraft (Canadair CL-415, DASH 8-Q400, Beechcraft B-200, and future DHC-515). It is a defence/security contract using a negotiated procedure, with a 120-month duration. The main performance location is Nîmes-Garons airbase, with detachments across metropolitan France, overseas territories, and occasionally abroad. Services include airworthiness management, aircraft maintenance, technical support, spare parts supply, and logistics. The tender is restricted to EU/EEA operators and requires significant financial and technical capacity.
Strengths
Electronic submission
Risks
No procurement documents available
Analysis may be incomplete
Only part of the procurement documentation was analyzed. Additional eligibility requirements, certificates, or submission documents may exist in the remaining tender documentation.
Key Requirements
- Operator must be established in an EU/EEA country (Article R.2342-7)
- Minimum average annual turnover of €150 million over the last three fiscal years
- Hold or commit to obtain EMAR/FR M (airworthiness management) and EMAR/FR 145 (maintenance) certifications for each aircraft type within 12 months of contract award
Buyer
Name
Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique
Location
Paris, FRA
Website
Buyer profile
Lots (1)
Single lot covering all aircraft types (CL-415, DASH 8, B-200, future DHC-515) and all required services: airworthiness management, maintenance, technical assistance, spares, obsolescence management, etc. The contract includes fixed-price, hourly, and call-off elements. Access to sensitive military sites and security clearance requirements apply.
Procurement Details
Publication
29 Apr 2026
Deadline
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Procedure
open
Contract
services
Duration
120 MONTH
Language
FRA
Publication #
299640-2026
Classification
Performance: France
Documents (1)
Opportunity Score
Confidence: 35%
Complexity: high
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Deadline
services
Contract
Deep Portfolio Analysis
- Company fit score
- Missing certificates
- Eligibility blockers
- Bid / No-Bid recommendation