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Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (2024 Revised)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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30 Jan 2024 at 16:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently seeking external Aviation Safety Auditors to conduct audits across the UK Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar to assess compliance with international safety standards. The contract has a budget of £400,000, and the tender deadline is 29th February 2024. The procurement process is open, and interested parties can access the Invitation to Tender documentation on the Jaggaer platform.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the aviation safety and consultancy services sector to engage with the UK Government. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract period starts on 26th March 2024 and ends on 31st March 2025, offering a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (2024 Revised)

Notice Description

The Department for Transport (DfT), acting on behalf of the UK Government, is seeking to appoint external Aviation Safety Auditors to conduct Aviation Safety Audits of the UK Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar's regulatory authorities compliance against international safety standards. The DfT will award one contract to one Supplier (or Consortium or as a Sub-Contracting arrangement of Suppliers) to undertake the Aviation Safety Audits for all applicable Technical Areas in all four CD locations. The DfT have taken on board comments from prospective suppliers after the last procurement round and have made the following changes: -The budget for this Audit is now set at PS400,000. This is an increase from the previous procurement round budget of PS104,900. -Suppliers can submit their cost breakdown per project component, in the hope that this flexibility in the usage of funds is welcomed. -We have dropped the pass/fail requirements for ICAO Accreditation Certification. This will now form the desirable criteria as defined in the specification, with essential criteria for assessment being a suppliers evidence of suitability and experience, as defined in the specification. The DfT will award one contract to one Supplier (or Consortium or as a Sub-Contracting arrangement of Suppliers) to undertake the Aviation Safety Audits for all Technical Areas in all four CD locations. Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html And search for ITT reference itt_1984 - Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (2024 Revised), should you wish to participate in this opportunity. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account. Additional information: Please access the Invitation to Tender documentation via the Jaggaer platform https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html And search for ITT reference itt_1984 - Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (2024 Revised), should you wish to participate in this opportunity. If you are not currently registered on the DfT's Jaggaer platform, please register your organisation for an account.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d839f43-b1c3-4ce4-a5b2-4164503f0ca5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

60410000 - Scheduled air transport services

60420000 - Non-scheduled air transport services

60440000 - Aerial and related services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71317200 - Health and safety services

71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services

79212000 - Auditing services

79417000 - Safety consultancy services

80330000 - Safety education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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