Planning

Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit Belize (BATSUB)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

07 Mar 2022 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process titled "Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit Belize (BATSUB)," categorized under the services industry, specifically relating to helicopter hire and air transport services. The procurement aims to secure a twin engine aviation support helicopter and aircrew to operate under Visual Flight Rules, with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. Key dates include the final date for confirming attendance at the Early Market Engagement Day on 9 March 2022, the Interest Day set for 24 March 2022, and the deadline for submitting responses to the Request For Information (RFI) by 14 April 2022. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and will involve an e-Tendering system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation sector, particularly those specialising in rotary wing operations and firefighting services. Companies that can provide fully qualified pilots and ground crew, as well as maintain compliance with both Belizean and international aviation regulations, will be well-positioned to compete. The Early Market Engagement Day is designed to gather insights on risk management related to service delivery which can further refine the procurement process and requirements. Engaging with this tender could enhance market positioning for providers seeking to expand their operations in defence-related aviation services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Medical, General Aviation Support and Air Firefighting to the British Army Training Unit Belize (BATSUB)

Notice Description

Requirement: The possible requirement is for twin engine aviation support helicopter and aircrew capable of operating to Visual Flight Rules (VFR) in Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC) by day, when tasked in support of BATSUB staff, DIO staff and exercising troops being supported by BATSUB. The services that are likely to be required at the outset of any potential contract are: Ser Description of Activity 1 Provide an aviation MEDEVAC service - Rotary wing 2 Provide a general aviation service - Rotary wing 3 Provide an aviation firefighting service - Rotary wing 4 Source and operate from their own base in close proximity to BATSUB. 5 Provide a twin engine airframe - Rotary wing 6 Provide fully SQEP pilots and ground crew 7 Land and take off from restricted areas including jungle 8 Maintain airframes to ensure no loss of capability 9 Comply with all Belizean Aviation Authority and international air regulations 10 Obtain all necessary permissions to operate 11 Participate in Authority training exercises Early Market Engagement: The Authority would like to undertake market engagement to understand the market's view on risk associated with the service delivery of any resultant contract place for this requirement. The Authority are keen to ensure that any risk is appropriately identified and is held by the right party. This will primarily include the following: * Identification of any additional risks not captured by the Authority * Feedback on the proposed allocation of these risks and the method of allocating and mitigating the risks * Feedback on the proposed limits on liability and how these will affect any potential bids. The Authority are looking to hold an Early Market Engagement Interest Day to discuss the identified risks and proposed mitigation's with the market as per the above. This will be held virtually over Microsoft TEAMS. Following the Interest Day, the market will be given an opportunity to provide their views on the risks and proposed mitigation's presented by the Authority through a written Request For Information (RFI). Proposed Timelines are as follows: Final date for Suppliers to confirm attendance at Early Market Engagement Day: 17:00hrs GMT on 09 Mar 22 Authority to provide details for Interest Day to interested Suppliers: NLT 17:00hrs GMT on 10 Mar 22 Interest Day: 14.30 - 16:00hrs GMT on 24 Mar 22 on Microsoft TEAMS Interest RFI Responses due: 12:00hrs GMT on 14 Apr 22 To express interest in attending the Interest Day, please provide a name, email address and telephone number to armycomrcl-lwc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk with the subject 'BATSUB Aviation Early Market Engagement Interest Day' Please note the following: * This Interest Day and subsequent RFI will assist the Authority to refine any future requirements and procurement documentation. * We reserve the right not to proceed with this procurement. Nothing shall constitute a commitment to instigating a formal procurement process. * Any and all costs associated with the production of such a response either to an RFI, attendance at an Interest Day or any resultant competition must be borne by the Supplier. The Authority will not contribute in any way to meeting production costs of any response. * No down-selection of Potential Providers will take place as a consequence of any responses or interactions relating to this Interest Day. * The Authority expect that all responses at the Interest Day and subsequent RFI will be provided by Potential Providers in good faith to the best of their ability in the light of information available at the time of their response. * No information provided by a Potential Provider in response to this Interest Day and subsequent RFI will be carried forward, used or acknowledged in any way for the purpose of evaluating the Potential Provider, in any subsequent formal procurement process that may take place. * Should a Potential Provider fail to attend the Interest Day or respond to the subsequent RFI, it will not affect any further participation in any possible future procurement for this capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031ef0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006231-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

35612300 - Support helicopters

60424120 - Hire of helicopters with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Ashleigh Ely
Contact Email
armycomrcl-lwc-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARMINSTER
Postcode
BA12 0DJ
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Warminster North & Rural
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

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