Tender

Provision of training, by approved EASA provider, for part 66 Civil Licenced Engineers to be employed on Shadow aircraft.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking tenders for the provision of training services by an approved EASA provider for Part 66 Civil Licensed Engineers, specifically targeting those who will operate Shadow aircraft. This contract, valued at £137,090, is set over a duration of one year with an option for a further year. The deadline for tender submissions was 21 September 2016, with the contract period beginning on 4 October 2016 and concluding on 3 October 2017. The procurement method employed is a standard tender process, relevant to the aviation training industry, and encompasses various regions including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation training, particularly those that are EASA-approved, to partner with a significant governmental body. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the training services sector should consider competing for this contract, as it provides a chance to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially expand their client base within the defence industry. The requirement for specialised training for both B1 and B2 engineers offers a niche market for qualified providers to deliver essential services for RAF engineers.

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Notice Title

Provision of training, by approved EASA provider, for part 66 Civil Licenced Engineers to be employed on Shadow aircraft.

Notice Description

The RAF is seeking a 1 year contract with a 1 year Option for the provision of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Part 66 Civilian Licence training for both B1 and B2 engineers, including undertaking of examination, and Ab Initio training for RAF Engineers prior to undertaking Type Certification for Shadow R1, a King Air airframe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-34145a45-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ceaf07f2-4fb0-4f92-9f76-db4ce75f3d13
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,090 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2016 - 3 Oct 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UE
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ13 Buckinghamshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

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