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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to contract for the provision of Air Experience Flights (AEF) at MoD Boscombe Down, with the tender titled "GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within flying-school services, with a total value of £113,000. The procurement stage is currently at the tender period, which closes on 16 August 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2019 and will run for three years, with a potential extension of up to two years. Interested suppliers are required to operate from a suitable CAA/EASA licensed airfield within 30-45 minutes of the MOD base, and must be approved training organisations as per Civil Aviation Authority standards.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the aviation training and services sector. Companies with capabilities to provide specialised flight training, particularly those that are Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisations, would be well-positioned to compete. The project not only supports the operational safety and effectiveness of service aircrew but also allows suppliers to establish long-term relationships with a key government entity, potentially leading to further contracts in the defence and training sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 July 2018 for the following reason: Addition of Cyber InformationThe 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. 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-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab3a07f-d9b6-4431-9446-8348d23300dd
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
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 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
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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