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AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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17 Mar 2022 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training" within the aviation training services industry. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 17 March 2022. The total contract value is £24,500, and the anticipated delivery period runs from 27 April 2022 to 30 June 2022. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, indicating that the tender was awarded without a competitive bidding process.

This training opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses involved in aerospace training and avionic systems, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke training programmes. Companies specialising in large commercial aircraft systems, specifically those familiar with the Airbus A320, would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate expertise in developing training course materials tailored to complex avionic systems may find themselves suited to this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training

Notice Description

AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training Purpose: The purpose of this training plan is to detail the initial learning and development necessary for the AAIB engineering and data recovery inspectors to understand the data recording systems and data recovery opportunities available on a modern, large commercial aircraft with complex avionic systems in order to progress an investigation. Aim: The aim of the training is to provide opportunities to review and discuss modern, sophisticated data recording systems architecture, to recognise potential data extraction opportunities of modern avionics systems and to determine potential lines of inquiry that may be derived from recovered data. Introduction: The AAIB recognised a need several years ago, which has been reflected in the annual objectives, to provide training for engineers on fault diagnosis of modern large commercial aircraft avionic systems. This need identifies a knowledge gap which is increasing over time as aircraft avionics systems become ever more sophisticated and integrated. This training requirement is unique to the Branch and there is no commercially available course currently available to fulfil this requirement. A bespoke course will have to be designed and delivered in conjunction with an appropriate aerospace training organisation to bridge this knowledge gap. Airbus A320 Series: The Airbus A320 series has been chosen for this training because it is by far the most numerous, modern commercial large aircraft in the Airbus inventory. It also uses sophisticated avionics systems which are representative of the manufacturer's wider, modern commercial large aircraft fleets. Course title: Understanding the A320 Multi-Function Control Display Unit (MCDU), subsequent production of reports and Built in Test Equipment (BITE) Course duration: Two days per course. Number of courses and students: Two courses are required, each on a different date, to facilitate up to 10 students; however, this can be subject to change due to operational requirements. Course attendees will be invited from the Engineering and Data Recording inspectorate including PIs. Timing: If possible, the training is to be contracted before the end of FY 2021/2022 with delivery in April or June 2022. Course structure: The maximum number of training hours per day should not be more than 6 hours. A training hour means 60 minutes of tuition excluding any breaks, examination, revision, preparation, and aircraft visit. The course teaching time for each day may be subject to change dependent on student numbers. Instructors will be required to annotate the course paperwork where any deviations away from the Training Specification has occurred. Objectives: On satisfactory completion of the course, the students will be at a suitable standard to be able to access data from the A320 aircraft MCDU and discuss appropriate avionic system fault finding strategies with an operator's aircraft maintenance engineers and managers. Content over

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b19322-16a7-4b1b-9f74-93891f3c077a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35611500 - Training aircrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH AIRWAYS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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