British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is seeking to purchase a small passenger aircraft to work alongside its de Havilland Canada DHC-7 Series 110 (Dash 7). The aircraft will transport science and support teams and cargo between Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula and Punta Arenas, Chile. The procurement, part of a major Antarctic infrastructure modernisation programme, will provide operational resilience and capability, for at least five years commencing in the 2020/21 austral summer. With a budget of £5.5M BAS is inviting bids from either suppliers who can provide an aircraft complete with any necessary modifications to meet its specification, or

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