Supply of CURTISS WRIGHT MANTIS autonomous handling tractors and accessories for the French Navy

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.