Tender

UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Dec 2016 at 10:02

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02 Dec 2016 at 09:17

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Tender

30 Nov 2016 at 10:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently managing the tender for the "UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300" contract, which aims to secure service and maintenance for the British Antarctic Survey's Twin Otter Aircraft. This procurement falls under the services category and has a total estimated value of £3,000,000. The tender was published on 30th November 2016, with a closing date for submissions set for 5th January 2017. The project encompasses a five-year contract, commencing on 13th February 2017 and concluding on 12th February 2018, primarily focusing on repair and associated services relevant to aircraft operations in the Antarctic region, with oversight provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in operating in remote environments such as the Antarctic. Companies capable of providing heavy and line maintenance, especially those familiar with the regulatory frameworks for aviation, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a need for skilled engineers and the potential for modifications to support scientific missions, service providers that can demonstrate reliability and adaptability in high-stakes situations may find this contract particularly lucrative, contributing to business growth in a niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300

Notice Description

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 5TH JANUARY 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. This procurement is for the purchase of the Service & Maintenance Contract for the British Antarctic Survey's Twin Otter Aircraft. The Contract duration shall be for a period of 5 years, with review periods at Years 1 and 3 from the commencement of the Contract. The four DHC6-300 aircraft are registered in the Falkland Islands. The oversight of maintenance is by Air Safety Support International (a wholly owned subsidiary of UK Civil Aviation Authority). The regulatory framework for Maintenance Organisations is the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTAR 145). All four aircraft have an STC for operations at 14,000lb. In the Antarctic and Arctic they are operated on wheel/skis. Two of the platforms are heavily modified to undertake airborne science missions. The contract is both for heavy maintenance at the contractors home maintenance facility and line maintenance when the aircraft are deployed. The aircraft are deployed to the Antarctic in October. It is expected that up to 4 licensed engineers will support the aircraft depending on the field programme and deployments. They undertake support of both the UK and international science programmes from the research station at Rothera. The facilities at Rothera include a Hangar and workshop facility. The support includes Halley Station and field work is conducted across the whole Continent. An engineer will sometimes be deployed with the aircraft, dependant on location and duration of the deployment, and need to be stationed at remote field camps. The deployment of the four aircraft to the Antarctic is for approximately 6 months with a return to the home maintenance facility in March for heavy maintenance. Whilst undertaking heavy maintenance the contractor will often be requested to incorporate modifications in support of operation equipment upgrades but also science requirements. One Twin Otter is required in the period April to September for science in UK and Europe. Additionally, an aircraft is required to be ready to support medical evacuations from Antarctica during the maintenance period. Accurate scheduling and completion of the maintenance is critical to allow this support while undergoing maintenance, repair or modifications. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13177160-eb11-47bf-9522-fb7f6a5443b6
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Feb 2017 - 12 Feb 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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