Tender

DAUPHIN N3 PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT FLYING TRAINING

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Mar 2017 at 16:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for the provision of procedural instrument flying training for Army rotary wing pilots as part of the DAUPHIN N3 PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT FLYING TRAINING tender. This service requirement is classified under training simulators within the services industry category. The contract period is set to commence on 26 June 2017 and will conclude on 1 March 2020, with potential extensions until 2022. Interested organisations must submit their tenders by the deadline of 4 May 2017. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a broad competitive field.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation training, particularly those that are Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved training organisations. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality instructional services in compliance with stringent aviation regulations would be well-suited to compete. With the potential to engage in long-term contracts and expand their service offerings, businesses participating in this tender can leverage their expertise to grow within the military training sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DAUPHIN N3 PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT FLYING TRAINING

Notice Description

The Authority has identified a requirement for the provision of procedural instrument flying (PIF) training for Army, rotary wing, qualified pilots undergoing a AS365 N3 Dauphin conversion to type course. The requirement is estimated to commence from 1 June 2017 until 31 January 2020, with an optional 2 x 1 year contract extensions (or parts thereof) until 2022. The Contractor must be a recognised Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation and registered on the CAA Training Organisation List. Instructors must have a current CAA license and recent instructional experience. All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with Air Publications, Aircraft Document Set (where applicable) and Health and Safety regulations. The Contractor will be responsible for delivering courses to a maximum of 8 personnel per annum and responsibilities include - Provision of any pre-course information, - Delivery of course material and instruction in English. - All training facilities, resources, student material and training aids. - A suitable synthetic training device; must be a N3 or similar. Army Aviation Standards (AAvn Stds) are to approve the device. - Training conducted in representative UK airspace and airfields. - Provision of instructed PIF sorties - The delivery of ground-school and a minimum of 15 instructed flying hours per pilot package - Conduct a sortie debrief with the student. - Provide hard and soft copies of course reports for each student. This requirement is being advertised under the 'Open Procedure' and therefore, not seeking expressions of interest. If your organisation is interested in tendering for the requirement you will need to gain access to the Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and 'Supporting Documentation' which contains the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation under the access code: 59WR33RM74. Full details of how to apply and c9omplete the ITT are contained within the DEFFORM 47 - Special Notice the Tenderers.

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/6f4d6938-8e76-40a5-b96c-c5932aaa31ab
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jun 2017 - 1 Mar 2020 2-3 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
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Further Information

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