Planning

Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (Prior Information Notice Survey)

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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Planning

24 Apr 2023 at 13:36

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport is planning an Aviation Safety Audits procurement process for Crown Dependencies and Gibraltar. The goal is to appoint external auditors to ensure compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation standards. The process involves assessing responses to safety audit questions and reviewing corrective action plans. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an engagement end date set for 5th May 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the aviation safety and consultancy sectors. Suppliers with expertise in air navigation, aerodromes, and safety auditing may find this tender suitable. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in the process. Interested parties can engage with the Department for Transport by providing feedback and capabilities in preparation for the upcoming procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aviation Safety Audits of Crown Dependencies (Prior Information Notice Survey)

Notice Description

The Department for Transport is exploring the possibility of appointing external auditors to conduct an aviation safety audit of the three UK Crown Dependencies (CD) (Isle of Man, Guernsey and Jersey) and Gibraltar. The audits will ensure the provisions and Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) are being maintained. They will assess their responses and evidence to the ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) Protocol Questions (PQs) across all technical areas, as satisfactory or non-satisfactory and consequently reviewing the Corrective Action Plans produced. The audit may cover the 5 Technical Areas below, plus a review of Legislation and Organisation: - Air Worthiness - Flight Operations - Aerodromes and Ground Aids - Personnel Licensing - Air Navigation Services We are publishing this Prior Information Notice to request feedback from suppliers to establish the current capabilities, capacities, and appetite of the market, including to: - Explore what suppliers are present in this sector, including if there is appetite to work with DfT - Understand who suppliers work with (consortiums, or sub-contractors) and what services can be delivered. - Obtain views and advice on how best to conduct the audit (given the number of technical areas and locations) - Obtain considerations and feedback on how and when work can be delivered Please see attached 'Crown Dependency Audit - Prior Information Notice' for your completion and return via email to AviationSafety@dft.gov.uk by 5th May 12pm (midday). Any input that could be provided would be most appreciated and may be used to inform the potential procurement opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63e23fc7-bd21-4637-9495-ce8f99de5a37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10466a9-a538-4837-8e84-1ad6d38beb33
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 May 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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

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