Czech Republic Awards β¬10.5 Million Contract to ELDIS Pardubice for Radar System Renewal
16 Oct 2025
Prague, Czech Republic - September 10, 2025. The Air Traffic Control of the Czech Republic (ANSC Czech Republic, s.p.) has awarded a major contract worth β¬10.55 million to ELDIS Pardubice, s.r.o. for the renewal of radar systems at two key sites - PΓsek Hill (PISEK) and BuchtΕ―v Kopec (BUKOP). The award, published in the Official Gazette S 173/2025, marks a significant step in modernizing the countryβs airport surveillance and air traffic management systems.Under the contract, ELDIS Pardubice will supply and install primary (PSR) and secondary (MSSR) radar systems, complete with RADOME enclosures, and provide technical support and post-warranty services for both hardware and software components. The project is scheduled to commence on April 30, 2025, with a long-term operational duration of 19 years.Tender Process and EvaluationThe open procurement procedure attracted three tenders, including two from other European Economic Area (EEA) countries. The evaluation criteria gave equal importance to price and technical quality, each weighted at 50%. ELDIS Pardubice secured the top ranking for offering the best balance of technological performance and cost efficiency.The procurement was conducted under Directive 2014/24/EU and Act No. 134/2016 Coll., ensuring compliance with both Czech and EU public procurement frameworks. Notably, the contract is not financed by EU funds but falls under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).Strategic and Industrial SignificanceThis radar renewal project plays a crucial role in enhancing Czechiaβs airspace surveillance reliability, particularly for civil and commercial aviation. By replacing aging systems with modern radar technologies, ANSC aims to strengthen flight safety, coverage accuracy, and operational resilience across the national air traffic network.For ELDIS Pardubice, a leading Czech radar technology company based in Pardubice, the contract reinforces its position as a key domestic supplier of air traffic surveillance systems. The company has extensive experience in radar design, manufacturing, and integration, serving both civil and defense sectors globally.Tags: #CzechRepublicContractAward #ELDISPardubice #AirportSurveillanceSystem #SurveillanceSystem#ProcurementNews #Tenders #GovernmentContracts #AirTrafficControl #RadarSystemRenewal #PublicProcurement #AviationTechnology #ANSC
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Czech Ministry of the Interior Awards Helicopter Engine Support Contract to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany
09 Oct 2025
The Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic (Ministerstvo vnitra) has finalized a key aircraft maintenance and parts supply contract with SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH, Hamburg. The agreement covers the supply of spare parts, jigs, and special tools for Arrius engines, including repairs and complete overhauls of Arrius 2B2 aircraft engines, as well as technical support services for EC135 helicopters. The award, published under notice 660502-2025 in theΒ Official Journal of the European UnionΒ (OJ S 193/2025, 8 October 2025), underscores the governmentβs commitment to maintaining flight safety and readiness across its law-enforcement aviation fleet.Scope and Contract OverviewThe framework agreement, concluded on 22 December 2021 and valid until 31 December 2025, ensures sustained operational capability for the Czech Air Serviceβs fleet of EC135 helicopters, a vital component in public security, search-and-rescue, and emergency transport missions. The estimated total contract value stands at β¬4.42 million (excluding VAT), while the specific awarded lot to SAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany is valued at β¬117,727.17.Procurement was carried out through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, justified by technical exclusivity. Under Directive 2014/24/EU and the Czech Public Procurement Act (134/2016 Coll.), the Ministry determined that only the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) could perform the services due to the proprietary nature of the Arrius 2B2 engine systems.Technical Rationale and Strategic ImportanceThe Ministry explained that the Arrius 2B2 turboshaft engine - manufactured exclusively by SAFRAN Helicopter Engines, part of the global SAFRAN Group-can only be serviced and overhauled by the OEM or its authorized network. This ensures compliance with airworthiness standards, use of certified parts, and preservation of manufacturer warranties.Given the EC135βs role in critical operations, maintaining direct OEM support is essential to fleet reliability, safety assurance, and rapid response capability. The decision reflects broader European trends in defence and public-safety aviation procurement, where governments increasingly emphasize lifecycle maintenance partnerships with original manufacturers.About the ContractorSAFRAN Helicopter Engines Germany GmbH, headquartered in Hamburg, is a leading maintenance and logistics hub for SAFRANβs engine portfolio in Europe. The company specializes in repair, overhaul, and technical support for turbine engines powering both civil and government helicopters, including the EC135 series widely used by police and emergency services.ConclusionThis contract award strengthens the Czech Republicβs aerial operations infrastructure, ensuring continued air support for internal security missions. Through collaboration with SAFRAN, the Ministry of the Interior reinforces its focus on safety, technical precision, and uninterrupted fleet availability - cornerstones of modern government aviation management.Tags: Czech tenders, Ministry of the Interior Czechia, SAFRAN Helicopter Engines, EC135 helicopter maintenance, Arrius 2B2 engines, aviation procurement, helicopter repair services, defence tenders, contract award, aerospace maintenance.
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