Tender

2-Seater Sailplane for Aerospace Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

29 Mar 2018 at 10:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a 2-Seater Sailplane for its Department of Aerospace Engineering. This open procurement process aims to secure a flying asset to enhance practical instruction and research capabilities within a budget of £150,000. The tender was published on 29 March 2018, and the submission deadline for bids is set for 19 April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 31 May 2018 and will run until 30 May 2019. The location for delivery is Bristol, South West England, and it falls under the goods category related to aircraft and associated services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace, particularly those dealing with aircraft and glider manufacturing or leasing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of vendors to compete. Companies that can provide educational tools, training aircraft, or innovative technological solutions in aerospace engineering will find this contract particularly relevant for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2-Seater Sailplane for Aerospace Engineering

Notice Description

The University of Bristol (UoB) Department of Aerospace Engineering offers a 2nd year unit, Flight Dynamics & Control 2 (AENG200001). Part of this unit includes a practical flying element to demonstrate key concepts as applied to a conventional aircraft and reinforce the learning outcomes of the Flight Dynamics unit. These flights are conducted in the 3rd year and consist of a 30-minute flight in a 2-seat training glider operated by the Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club (BGGC). This procurement aims to secure a flying asset for the University of Bristol Department of Aerospace Engineering. To provide a platform with which we can offer basic flight instruction to students, demonstrate key flight dynamic concepts and offer flight test capabilities for research projects.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0425273d-d15b-47e7-93f6-e497d3dc1e38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f641e-b63f-4cc4-843b-07d8f2788d7b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34144740 - Aircraft-towing vehicles

34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft

34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft

34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes

34711100 - Aeroplanes

34721000 - Gliders

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2018 - 30 May 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS2 8BB
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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