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Provision of ADW & ASWC Vertical Wind Tunnel Hours

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Dec 2022 at 16:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently awarded a contract for the provision of ADW & ASWC Vertical Wind Tunnel Hours in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out through a selective procurement method with a tender period ending on 5th July 2022, and the contract period is set to run from 2nd August 2022 to 1st August 2025. This opportunity falls under the "Training facilities" industry category and was awarded to iFly Indoor Skydiving Ltd, presenting a chance for businesses specialising in training services to engage in providing vertical wind tunnel hours.

Businesses in the services sector, particularly those offering training facilities, can leverage this procurement opportunity by engaging with the Ministry of Defence in delivering vertical wind tunnel hours for parachute training. With a value of £317,925 in GBP, this contract provides a platform for growth and collaboration between suppliers and government entities. Companies with experience in providing specialised training services and operating on a large scale may find this tender well-suited for their business expansion and development goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of ADW & ASWC Vertical Wind Tunnel Hours

Notice Description

When conducting training prior to undertaking live free fall parachute descents for the Lightweight Parachute System (LPS) and the BT80 free fall parachute, it is mandated in Assessment Strategies (AS) that a student should experience 20 minutes of free fall through the use of a free fall simulator. Students are required to meet relevant Enabling Objectives (EOs) and Training Objectives (TOs) contained in the Training Performance Statements within a formal training environment. Being exposed to free fall in a controlled environment, prior to live practical assessments, allows a student to experience the realism of the feeling of airflow around the body, and how movements of body parts can affect this. A VWT has an immeasurable capacity of transferable skills to live parachute descents and allows enhanced training to take place in a fraction of the time when compared; 2 minutes in a VWT equates to 2 free fall parachute descents which would take approximately 2 hours to complete. Parachutists with experience of free fall prior to their first live assessment will have a sound foundation and basic skill set that will allow them to focus on additional EOs and TOs which must be achieved in what is now a safety critical environment. Due to the EOs and TOs contained in the above mentioned AS there is a requirement for PJIs to undertake training to conduct this coaching as detailed in the VWTI (Vertical Wind Tunnel Instructor) Assessment Strategy. This training can take an undefined amount of hours to get to the standard required for student handling, coaching and high speed flying.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c2df28d-cdd1-489c-a2fa-e0a1a2fe50e2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80520000 - Training facilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,925 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£317,925 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2022 - 1 Aug 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
HIGH WYCOMBE
Postcode
HP14 4UF
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway East
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING

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