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701576408 Tailgate Exit Trainer (TET) Contract Opportunity Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a procurement opportunity titled "701576408 Tailgate Exit Trainer (TET) Contract Opportunity Notice" in the services category for the provision of a Tailgate Exit Trainer. The project aims to enhance training for aircraft tailgate exit scenarios to improve safety and operational efficiency. The procurement method is selective, with a competitive procedure and negotiation above the threshold. The tender deadline is 8th September 2023, and the contract period is from 30th June 2025 to 30th June 2030. The buying organisation is located in Bristol, England.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing training simulators, flight simulators, and ground flying trainers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in aviation training equipment could excel in competing for this contract. The competitive and negotiated procurement method offers room for tailored solutions and innovation, making it an attractive prospect for companies looking to expand their service offerings within the aviation training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

701576408 Tailgate Exit Trainer (TET) Contract Opportunity Notice

Notice Description

TET - Provision of Tailgate Exit Trainer - Project The main objective of this project is to provide a training facility to users to enable them to deliver realistic aircraft tailgate exit training prior to a parachutist conducting a live parachute descent. The TET project will deliver realistic Static Line parachute tailgate exit training in both the training and operating environment to reduce risks-to-life and increase operational effectiveness.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0df9202d-fca5-4a9e-9ccd-a3e639544d34
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

34741400 - Flight simulators

34741500 - Ground flying trainer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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