Planning

Exercise - Requirement for a Utility Helicopter

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Planning

04 Jan 2023 at 15:53

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jan 2023 at 15:47

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Jan 2023 at 15:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office is planning a tender for the requirement of a Utility Helicopter. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date of 18th January 2023. The tender aims to secure a Rotary Wing Aircraft with crew to facilitate various operations at sea. The location for this tender is in London, England (SW1P4DF), and the industry category is Helicopters. Potential suppliers need to respond via email by the deadline of 18th January 2023, describing their suitability based on specific criteria.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses specialised in aircraft services to compete for providing a Rotary Wing Aircraft with crew for the Home Office. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The businesses suited for this tender should have capabilities such as operating aircraft over water, carrying out winching operations, and meeting safety requirements for flying over water near the UK shoreline. Being compliant with UK aviation authorities and having qualified crew members are essential for successful participation in this tender for a Utility Helicopter.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Exercise - Requirement for a Utility Helicopter

Notice Description

Home Office are seeking the provision of a Rotary Wing Aircraft with crew to move government equipment and personnel to target vessel underway at sea, undertake winching and winch recovery of staff to the vessels to enable training and familiarisation with such operations. The supplier is expected to have the following capabilities: 1. Rotary Wing Aircraft dedicated to exercise for 1 day in early March 2023. 2. Aircraft to be able to UK South Coast Forward Operating Based (FOB) during the exercise to reduce travel time and costs. (state location) 3. Aircraft crew must be qualified to fly over water. 4. Aircraft has appropriate survival equipment for flying over water within 12 Nautical miles of the UK shoreline in accordance with UK Civil Aviation Authority or UK Military Aviation Authority, registry of aircraft dependent, onboard during exercise flights. 5. Aircraft is fitted with winch capable of lifting Maximum All Up Weight of 272KG to extension of 245 feet (Ft) and crew qualified to operate winch. 6. Aircraft is to come inclusive of crew, who must be available for the duration of the Aircrafts use. 7. Crew must be fully qualified, and their flying must be assured through regular audits by the UK's Central Flying School. Certifications must be available upon request. This is an early opportunity to determine capability within the marketplace. The Home Office does not guarantee that a procurement will be launched, and the Home Office is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any potential supplier in registering their interest. Please reply via email to cory.bateman@homeoffice.gov.uk. Within your email you should briefly describe suitability on each point 1 to 7 above. Deadline for responses via email is 18 January 2023 12:00PM.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e7a28e2b-c018-4f60-8e97-706c86c06a8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa82671-f6d9-4d49-9b19-75cb406c90b8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
Cory Bateman
Contact Email
cory.bateman@homeoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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