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Provision of Global Standby Air Charter Services for Narrow-Body and Wide-Body Fixed-Wing Jet Aircraft

Issued by United Nations Procurement Division · via UN Procurement Division — Solicitations

Published
1 Sept 2026
Closes
30 Sept 2026, 23:59 UTC
Reference
EOIUNPD24669
Sector
Transport & Logistics

Details

OSCM/REOI v2023-01 [EN] United Nations Procurement Division REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) This notice is placed by UNPD. The accuracy, reliability and completeness of the contents of furnished information is the responsibility of United Nations Procurement Division. You are therefore requested to direct all queries regarding this EOI to United Nations Procurement Division using the fax number or e-mail address provided below.

Title of the EOI:

Provision of Global Standby Air Charter Services for Narrow-Body and Wide-Body Fixed-Wing Jet Aircraft

Date of this EOI: 1 September 2026 Closing Date for Receipt of EOI: 30 September 2026

EOI Number: EOIUNPD24669

Beneficiary Country/Territory: Global

Commodity/Service category: Commercial Air Services

Address EOI response by fax or e-mail to the Attention of: Aviation Team

Fax Number:

E-mail Address: [contact details removed]

UNSPSC Code:

25130000 - Aircraft 25131506 - Commercial passenger jet aircraft 25131508 - Private or business jet aircraft 25131511 - Aircraft, Twin Engine 25131512 - Aircraft, Jet Widebody 25131709 - Military transport aircraft DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The United Nations intends to establish a global Standby Air Charter Arrangement (SACA) for the provision of Narrow-Body and Wide-Body Fixed-Wing Jet Aircraft services in support of United Nations Peacekeeping Missions and Special Political Missions. Services will be required on an ad hoc basis for the worldwide transportation of passengers, cargo, or a combination thereof. The arrangement is expected to commence on or about 1 January 2027, or soon thereafter, for an initial period of one (1) year, with an option to extend for one (1) additional year. Anticipated utilization is up to 240 flight hours during the initial year and up to 480 flight hours if the option is excercised. Requirement comprises the following aircraft categories: 1. Narrow-Body Fixed-Wing Jet Aircraft with an approved passenger seating capacity of 100 to 200 seats, inclusive. 2. Wide-Body Fixed-Wing Jet Aircraft with an approved passenger seating capacity of 201 seats or more. 3. One or multple aircraft types and tail numbers may be proposed under either or both categories, provided each aircraft is certified for passenger operations and passenger and/or cargo configurations in accordance with the Operator's approved Air Operator Certificate. Operators shall maintain sufficient aircraft, qualified personnel and operational resources to respond to task requirement with seventy-two (72) hours or less advance notice and, where feasible, urgent requirements within twenty-four (24) hours. Operations may be required in austere, high/hot, limited-infrastructure or otherwise challenging environments worldwide. The Operator shall remain responsible for operational control and shall be self-sufficient in securing permits, flight planning, fuel, ground and passenger handling, …

Commodity group: Commercial Air Services

Issued: 01 Sep 2026

Expression of Interest issued by the United Nations Procurement Division.

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