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GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down

AIR COMMERCIAL 1C, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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12 Oct 2018 at 13:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, through Air Commercial 1c, is seeking bids for the provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down. This opportunity falls within the flying-school services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 15th November 2018. The contract, valued at £113,000, will commence on 1st February 2019 and is scheduled to run for three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. Interested suppliers must be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and are required to submit a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire addressing cyber security risks.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in aviation training and services, particularly those certified as Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisations. Companies with experience in providing flight instruction and a vested interest in supporting military operations will be especially well-suited to compete. The requirement for a fully licensed instructor and the need for compliance with high safety standards highlights the potential for businesses to enhance their profile and create partnerships within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down

Notice Description

Flying-school services. The Royal Air Force Handling Squadron Boscombe Down is now looking to commission specialist air experience flights (AEF) to maintain the airmanship skills and air-mindedness of squadron personnel, thereby contributing directly to Handling Squadron's mission of providing advice to service aircrew on aircraft handling and emergency procedures in order to improve operational flight safety and effectiveness. The contract is to run for three years, with options for a further two years. Delivery should comprise of the following elements and the successful tender would need to satisfy the following criteria: The supplier must be a Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organization (ATO). The supplier will be required to provide air experience in a safe and proven light training aircraft consisting of, up to 22 hours dual instruction, up to 45 hours solo hire of aircraft to be flown by appropriately licensed Handling Squadron personnel. The ATO is to provide a fully licensed flying instructor to Private Pilots License training standard and in accordance with all operating procedures for the particular aircraft type in addition to specific requirements of Handling Squadron. The AEF must be conducted from a suitable Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) / European Aviation Safely Agency (EASA) licensed airfield within 30-45 minutes travelling time from MOD Boscombe Down. The airfield is to have appropriate flight planning, briefing and domestic facilities. The Cyber Essentials DCPP (Defence Cyber Protection Partnership) internet based Cyber Security Model Risk Assessment has been completed by the RAF User (the Customer), thus the Cyber Risk of this requirement is classified as very low. If your company is subsequently invited to tender then your tender must include the completion of the 'Supplier Assurance Questionnaire' via the internet based DCPP Cyber Security Model online link:- https://suppliercyberprotection.service.xgov.uk/. This is to demonstrate a supplier's compliance with the required cyber risk level. More information will be published with regards to this process, the evaluation criteria and how to access the information/website once the tender documentation is live. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6231be-ae86-4519-99c4-9405bdaafde6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80412000 - Flying-school services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£113,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 1 Jan 2022 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
AIR COMMERCIAL 1C, 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 4UE
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Electoral Ward
Ridgeway West
Westminster Constituency
Mid Buckinghamshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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