Tender

GB-Salisbury: ACT/4647 Provision of Air Experience Flights at MOD Boscombe Down

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, C&C

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Tender

16 Jan 2019 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, C&C is seeking tenders for the "GB-Salisbury: ACT/4647 Provision of Air Experience Flights at MOD Boscombe Down". This initiative falls under the flying-school services category and is located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 27th February 2019. The contract will begin on 1st April 2019 and is expected to last for three years, potentially extending for an additional two years. This selective procurement method uses a restricted procedure, with a minimum contract value of £10,000 and a total value of £113,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation training and services, particularly those certified as Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organizations (ATO). Companies that can provide training expertise, safety compliance, and operate out of licensed airfields near MOD Boscombe Down would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for compliance with specific cyber security measures also highlights the need for service providers that prioritise data security, making this a relevant opportunity for firms experienced in both aviation and military contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Salisbury: ACT/4647 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. OFF PAYROLL (MANPOWER BASED) CONTRACTS - MANDATORY TAX ARRANGEMENTS OF PUBLIC APPOINTEES 1. The Off Payroll Rules (Intermediaries Legislation - IR35) for working in the Public Sector are in place to ensure that where a worker would have been an employee if they were providing their services directly, they are broadly paying the same tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) as an employee. 2. The Authority has decided that the provision of this service is out of scope of this legislation, for this particular requirement. 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: ACT/4647 Provision of Air Experience Flights at MOD Boscombe Down'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eea7f1c5-3e94-43ca-ab25-b9bee2573709
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/524134b6-2671-4a7b-8150-4bfad8e0ef88
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
16 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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, C&C
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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