The Bucharest National Airports Company wants to purchase an electric aircraft tug for aircraft weighing up to 100 tons

The Bucharest Airports National Company (CNAB) intends to purchase, from its own funds, an electric tug designed for aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of up to 100 tonnes, for operations at the airports it manages in Bucharest. The estimated contract value is €469,930, excluding VAT.

The contract will run for 46 months and will include the supply of a towbarless tug, a charging station, and training services for the personnel who will operate and maintain the equipment. During the warranty period, preventive maintenance services and technical inspections are also предусмотрed.

Of the estimated budget, €413,365 is allocated for the tug, €23,850 for staff training, €20,010 for mandatory maintenance, and €12,705 for the charging station. The equipment warranty must be at least 36 months.

The procurement will be conducted through an open tender, and bids may be submitted by October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Participants must prove that they have supplied similar products worth at least €300,000 in total, excluding VAT, over the past three years. The bid bond is €4,600, while the performance bond will amount to 10% of the contract value. CNAB manages Henri Coandă Airport and Bucharest-Băneasa Airport.