Tender

GB-Stoke on Trent: Staffordshire University Flight Simulator

STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

09 Jan 2017 at 15:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns Staffordshire University, which is seeking to acquire a flight simulator as part of its undergraduate and postgraduate aeronautical programmes. This project falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the industry of flight simulators. The tender is currently active and will close on 23 January 2017. The contract, valued at £50,000, is intended for delivery in the West Midlands, with a contract period commencing on 1 March 2017 and concluding on 31 July 2017. The procurement method adopted for this tender is an open procedure, allowing any suitably qualified suppliers to participate.

This opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in developing aviation training equipment. Businesses specialising in flight simulation technology, educational tools, or related engineering fields would be well-placed to compete for this contract. The aim is to not only procure a simulator that meets the university's needs but also to foster innovation through student-designed aircraft simulations, providing even more avenues for creative contributions from prospective suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Stoke on Trent: Staffordshire University Flight Simulator

Notice Description

Staffordshire University has both an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Technology and an MSc in Aeronautical Engineering. The University now require a flight simulator which will allow students to familiarise themselves with standard flying procedures for a range of different aircraft. This will need a Boeing type yoke as well as an Airbus type side stick, as well as rudder controls. The University also need to simulate student-designed aircraft and modifications to standard aircraft, as well as different flight scenarios and aircraft system failures. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64927eb8-e807-4bb1-b92c-2ef98694ddac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/992c10fc-c707-447a-b869-b088e644b8e6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34741400 - Flight simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2017 - 31 Jul 2017 1-6 months
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
STAFFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
David Glover
Contact Email
t.d.glover@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01785353313

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DF
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

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