Supply of CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS autonomous handling tractors and accessories for the French Navy
Original notice title
France – Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts – Approvisionnement de tracteurs autonomes de manutention MANTIS de marque CURTISS WRIGHT et d’accessoires associés au profit de la Marine nationale.
Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
55 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
The negotiated procedure with call for competition may involve intense negotiations, and the buyer may have specific pr...
Requirement for specific brand CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS tractors may restrict bidders to sole source or authorized dealers.
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Overview
Moderate opportunityKey Facts
- EUR 2.4M estimated value
- Supplies contract
- 1 lot
- Duration 84 MONTH
- Supply of MANTIS autonomous handling tractors (CURTISS WRIGHT brand) and accessories for French Navy frigates
- NATO-coded spares (approx. 4 items)
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This tender, published by the French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA), is a call for candidates for the supply of MANTIS autonomous helicopter handling tractors (CURTISS WRIGHT brand) and associated accessories for the French Navy's surveillance frigates (FS) and La Fayette-type frigates (FLF). It is a defence contract under negotiated procedure with a call for competition. The estimated value is EUR 2,380,097, with a duration of 84 months (7 years). Performance is in Brest, France. The procedure is two-stage: first, submit a candidature by 17 August 2026; shortlisted candidates will receive the full tender documents. Key constraints include mandatory electronic submission via the PLACE platform, French language only, and a requirement for the specific brand.
Risks
The negotiated procedure with call for competition may involve intense negotiations, and the buyer may have specific pr...
Requirement for specific brand CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS tractors may restrict bidders to sole source or authorized dealers.
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
Technical
- Tractors must be of brand CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS
Administrative
- Electronic submission mandatory via PLACE platform (www.marches-publics.gouv.fr)
- Digital signature required for offer phase
Requirements may be incomplete.
Award Criteria
Lot 1
Buyer
Location
Paris cedex 15, FRA
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Buyer profile
Activity
Defence
Lots (1)
LOT-0001
Supply of CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS autonomous handling tractors and accessories for the French Navy
This lot covers the supply of approximately 4 items of MANTIS autonomous helicopter handling tractors (CURTISS WRIGHT brand) and associated accessories, identified by NATO stock numbers, for the French Navy's frigates. The contract duration is 84 months. No lot-specific value is provided; the overall estimated value is EUR 2,380,097.
EUR 2.4M
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Award details
Most economically advantageous tender based on criteria detailed in the consultation documents.
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Original lot title
Approvisionnement de tracteurs autonomes de manutention MANTIS de marque CURTISS WRIGHT et d’accessoires associés au profit de la Marine nationale.
Original TED description
Les fournitures à approvisionner sont identifiés par un numéro de nomenclature OTAN. Le présent marché comprend environ 4 postes.
Procurement Details
- Publication date
- 02 Jul 2026
- Languages
- French
Reference metadata
- Legal basis
- 32009L0081
Reference IDs
- Tender ID
- 457466-2026
Documents (2)
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Opportunity Score
Why this score?
Opportunity
55 / 100
Complexity
65 / 100
Risk factors
The negotiated procedure with call for competition may involve intense negotiations, and the buyer may have specific pr...
Requirement for specific brand CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS tractors may restrict bidders to sole source or authorized dealers.
Deep Portfolio Analysis
Uses:
- Description
- Industries & Services
- Capabilities
- Market & Experience
- Certifications