Invitation to Tender for the Purchase of a Falcon 900B Aircraft at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)

Posted by Kordinichi on Tue 10th Dec, 2024 - nigeriantenders.com

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) invites all interested parties to submit bids to purchase the Falcon 900B Aircraft. Interested parties should possess relevant qualifications and experience.

The Nigerian Air Force is the air branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces. It is one of the largest in Africa, consisting of about 15,000 personnel and aircraft including 8 Chinese Chengdu F-7s, 13 Dassault-Dornier Alpha Jets, Helicopter gunships, armed attack drones and military transport aircraft.

In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the NAF hereby invites all interested parties to submit bids for:

Title: Invitation to Tender for the Purchase of the Nigerian Air Force Falcon 900B Aircraft

Location: Nigeria

Introduction

The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sale of a Falcon 900B aircraft owned by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF).
In compliance with the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2007, the NAF hereby invites all interested parties to submit bids for purchase of the aircraft.

Inspection

The aircraft is available at the 307 Executive Airlift Group (307 EAG) Hangar, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja, for inspection by all interested parties from 16-20 December 2024.

FALCON 900B Aircraft Details and Specifications
Details and other specifications of theaircraft are as shown below:
Aircraft Highlights:

Entry into Service: 3 October 1990
Number of Owner(s): One
Time Since New: 12,094:35 hrs
Cycles Since New 10,693 Cycles
Engine Completed HS July 2022
Engine Time to Overhaul: 1,727:25 hrsto MPI7.
Engine/APU Programme: Nil
Aircraft Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Ready for Sale Immediately.

Performance Highlights:

Range: 3450nm2.
Take-Off at Sea level: 6,002 ft
Landing Distance: 3,519 ft
Certified Ceiling: 51,000 ft
Cruise Speed: 370 kts6.
Honeywell Avionics/ADS-B Compliant/Satcom
Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) equipped.

Interior Highlights:

Passenger Capacity-162.
Crew Seating Capacity - 3 (Detachable Jump Seat)
Forward and Aft Lavatories
Two Moderate Screen Monitors
Power Outlet in the Forward and Rear Toilet.

Closing Date

10th January, 2025.

Submission of Bids
The bids can be submitted by email or physically.
If submitted by email, the bids are to be password-protected and sent to: dproc@airforce.mil.ng while the password is to be sent separately to: dproc2@airforce.mil.ng .

For physical submission (by hand or courier service):
The bids are to be enclosed in an envelope and sealed, while the envelope is to bear the name and address of the interested company / entity as well as the description and reference to the request. It should also bear the statement; 'DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 10 January 2025', and must be delivered directly to:
The Directorate of Procurement,
Headquarters Nigerian Air Force.

Offers are to be addressed to:
The Chief of the Air Staff ,
Headquarters Nigerian Air Force,
Garki Area 7, Abuja.

Note

Please note that the bids would be processed immediately after expiration of the deadline for submission.
Accordingly, late submission or submission without password would be considered as no bid.
Additionally, successful bidders would be informed officially and would be asked to pay a commitment fee of 5 per cent of the agreed amount for the sale of the aircraft 3 days after acceptance of the offer.