France – Non-scheduled air transport services – Achat d’heures de vol d’hélicoptère sans équipage et prestations associées au profit de la direction nationale garde-côtes des douanes sur le territoire français métropolitain et pays limitrophes.
Opportunity Score
Confidence: 65%
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 is a French defence/security tender for the procurement of helicopter flight hours (unmanned helicopter, i.e., crewed helicopter with two pilots and an operator) and associated services for the Direction nationale garde-côtes des douanes. The contract covers an estimated 450-600 flight hours per year, with a maximum duration of 96 months. The procedure is a negotiated procedure with a call for competition, open only to EU/EEA operators. The tender is restricted to candidatures only at this stage; only admitted candidates will receive the consultation documents. The place of performance is primarily Margny-lès-Compiègne, with potential operations across metropolitan France, Corsica, and occasional border areas. The buyer is the Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique (DMAé). No estimated value is provided. Submission deadline is 22 June 2026 at 11:00 (Paris time).
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
- Candidates must submit DC1 and DC2 forms, SIREN (or equivalent for foreign companies), social security attestation (for French companies), and proof of tax compliance.
- Minimum average annual turnover of €6,000,000 over the last three years (for the candidate or group, including subcontractors if relied upon).
- Must hold a valid CAMO certificate (Part-CAMO) for helicopters. If not held, must commit to obtain it within 9 months of notification.
Buyer
Name
Direction de la Maintenance Aéronautique
Location
Paris, FRA
Website
Buyer profile
Lots (1)
Single lot covering the entire scope: provision of a helicopter (unmanned, i.e., manned by crew) with mission equipment (optronic camera, infrared spotlight, optional winch), maintenance under CAMO, logistical support, and pilot/operator training. The aircraft must accommodate at least 4 passengers plus standard crew (2 pilots, 1 operator). Estimated annual flight hours 450-600. Duration up to 96 months. The contract is a mixed agreement with fixed-price and order-form parts, subject to technical uncertainties.
Procurement Details
Publication
19 May 2026
Deadline
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Procedure
open
Contract
services
Duration
96 MONTH
Language
FRA
Publication #
345149-2026
Classification
Performance: France
Documents (1)
Opportunity Score
Confidence: 65%
Complexity: high
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Deadline
services
Contract
Deep Portfolio Analysis
- Company fit score
- Missing certificates
- Eligibility blockers
- Bid / No-Bid recommendation