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Flight Test Course

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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07 Mar 2025 at 14:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has completed the procurement process for their "Flight Test Course," classified under the industry category of flight simulators (CPV code 34741400). The contract was awarded on 7th March 2025 and covers the period from 1st April 2025 to 1st October 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold. The successful supplier is the National Flying Laboratory Centre, Cranfield University, located in Bedfordshire, England. The total contract value is £52,257, with the delivery address specified in Salford, postal code M5 4WT.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation training and simulation technologies. Given the procurement's open nature and suitability for SMEs, smaller enterprises in the flight simulation sector could find such contracts beneficial for growth and market expansion. Companies that offer high-quality flight training programmes, simulation equipment, and related services would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, particularly those looking to collaborate with educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flight Test Course

Notice Description

Tender Award for Flight Test Course

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e0a379e-84dd-44c0-9444-c48006744071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f4fccb9-d4a2-4d14-9c44-663ae62d4647
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34741400 - Flight simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,257 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Oct 2025 6-12 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
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL FLYING LABORATORY CENTRE, CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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