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UKRI-3949 BAS Pilot Training for Air Fleet

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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29 Apr 2024 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for pilot training services to FlightSafety International Inc. The title of the contract is "UKRI-3949 BAS Pilot Training for Air Fleet" under the pilot services category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication to ensure the quality and technical requirements of the training provided. The contract, worth $600,000 USD, was signed on March 29, 2024, and involves pilot Flight Safety training for specific Antarctic flight operations.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialised in pilot training services, especially those with expertise in regulatory and recurrent training for aviation fleets. The negotiated procedure without prior publication signifies a need for specific expertise or capabilities, making it suitable for businesses with unique training offerings. The awarded supplier, FlightSafety International Inc, a large-scale training provider based in the United States, demonstrates the potential for international collaborations in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

UKRI-3949 BAS Pilot Training for Air Fleet

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award for the supply of regulatory and recurrent pilot training for the BAS fleet, for both the Dash & and Twin Otters simultaneously. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for pilot Flight Safety training on a relevant simulator which represents specific Antarctic flight operations.

Options: The Contract may be extended for up to 12 months.

Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(i) of the Public Contract Regulations. There is only one of the relevant simulator in the world and therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455b8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013722-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60444100 - Pilot services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.richardson@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7562167366

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL

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