Notice Information
Notice Title
Avionics System Trainer (AST) & Aircraft Propulsion Systems Trainer (APST) Maintenance and Support Contract
Notice Description
The requirement is for a 5 year maintenance and support Contract and is expected to commence on 01 April 2019, which will provide support to both systems at RAF Sultan and RAF Cosford. The support element is to apply to all hardware and software. Details of the requirements can be found below. The Avionic System Trainer (AST) is a computer based training (CBT) system which is used by DSAE to provide Ph 3 avionics training to Trade Gp (TG) 1 Aircrew. In addition, the system is used to enable Petty Officer Air Engineer Technician (POAET) training on behalf of Fleet and International Defence Training (IDT). The AST is used to deliver some 42% of Avionics Technician training through an aircraft diagnostic simulation which allows instructors to compartmentalise avionics components for phased learning and simulate multiple aircraft avionics faults and enables students to fault diagnose with progressive complexity and autonomy. Physically, the system is hosted on desktop User Access Devices (UADs) linked to a master terminal which controls the software. The Aircraft Propulsion Systems Trainer (APST) consists of a Generic Aircraft Model (GAM) and a CBT suite and is used to deliver procedural training on aircraft engine systems to Ph3 Aircraft Mechanical Technicians and their IDT counterparts. The APST CBT system comprises 4 gps of student UADs, each controlled by an instructor UAD, which together simulates an engine ground running team. Here the students learn basic aircraft propulsion techniques in a closely controlled environment and are exposed to role interaction and dependencies with simulated consequences. Following the initial CBT package students move onto the GAM, a Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft mock-up containing the operating system of a Rolls-Royce RB199 engine and functioning switches and gauges that simulate aircraft start-up, running and shut-down. The exact specifications of the computer system will be confirmed at ITT stage, the Authority is currently exploring upgrades for the systems under the current Contractual arrangements. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Aviation ground support software package.'.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-1e6f1d76-71b8-4ef7-ab87-ec61d5b5a7db
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30448da1-3adf-4cb1-9e3a-893bcd59284f
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Selective
- Procurement Method Details
- Restricted procedure
- Tender Suitability
- SME
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
48 - Software package and information systems
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
-
- CPV Codes
48131000 - Aviation ground support software package
72610000 - Computer support services
72611000 - Technical computer support services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £1,500,000 £1M-£10M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Aug 20187 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 7 Sep 2018Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 Over 5 years
- 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
- MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AIR SUPPORT, FLIGHT SIMULATION AND SYNTHETIC TRAINERS PROJECT TEAM (FSAST PT)
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- nicholas.coleman106@mod.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +443067934469
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BRISTOL
- Postcode
- BS34 6JY
- 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)
- TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
- Delivery Location
- TLG West Midlands (England)
-
- Local Authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Electoral Ward
- Stoke Gifford
- Westminster Constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30448da1-3adf-4cb1-9e3a-893bcd59284f
13th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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