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Provision of CAAi - MAA Regulator Coherency Contract.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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06 Aug 2024 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed the award stage of a significant procurement process, titled "Provision of CAAi – MAA Regulator Coherency Contract." This contract pertains to air-traffic control services within the services category and is based in the UK. The contract worth £250,000 was awarded on 21 July 2024 to CAA International Ltd. The purpose of this contract is to provide the Military Aviation Authority (MAA), part of the Defence Safety Authority, with continued access to a suitable and experienced personnel pool to support regulatory oversight, develop frameworks for emerging risks, and assure the regulated community. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the technical capabilities exclusive to CAA International Ltd.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation safety and regulatory services to enhance their portfolio by engaging with a high-profile government project. While the contract has already been awarded, potential future tenders in this domain would be well-suited for companies with expertise in aviation regulation, air-traffic control services, and those capable of providing highly qualified personnel. Building a track record with the MoD and similar authorities can open doors to further strategic government contracts, fostering business growth and industry leadership.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of CAAi - MAA Regulator Coherency Contract.

Notice Description

The Civil Aviation Authority are recognised as the only National Authority by the UK Government and EASA to be the independent body undertaking regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation in the UK including non-Military state aircraft. The CAAi will provide continued access to a Suitable Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) pool of staff to provide support to the MAA's outputs in delivering coherent regulations, provision of support to the assurance of regulated community and provide the capability to discuss and develop frameworks for emerging risks, issues and novel/contentious technology that is fit for purpose. This will build on the support and engagement from a previous contract and allow continuity of SQEP support, reducing the resource and time to deliver required outputs which may otherwise be necessary.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Civil Aviation Authority are recognised as the only National Authority by the UK Government and EASA to be the independent body undertaking regulatory oversight of Civil Aviation in the UK including non-Military state aircraft. The CAAi will provide continued access to a Suitable Qualified and Experienced Personnel (SQEP) pool of staff to provide support to the MAA's outputs in delivering coherent regulations, provision of support to the assurance of regulated community and provide the capability to discuss and develop frameworks for emerging risks, issues and novel/contentious technology that is fit for purpose. This will build on the support and engagement from a previous contract and allow continuity of SQEP support, reducing the resource and time to deliver required outputs which may otherwise be necessary.

Procurement Information

The Defence Safety Authority, part of the Ministry of Defence ("the Authority"), intends to award a contract to the Civil Aviation Authority International (CAAi) to obtain advice, guidance and collaboration on UK and European Civil Aviation Safety, Regulation and Aircraft Certification for a period of 5 years. The estimated contract value is PS250k excluding VAT. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. The Military Aviation Authority ("MAA") is part of the Defence Safety Authority and is responsible for the registration and regulation of UK military air systems. While the provisions of the Air Navigation Order made pursuant to the Civil Aviation Act (1982) regulate air navigation in the UK, they do not apply to the MAA. However, in accordance with the Secretary of State for Defence, Health, Safety, and Environment Protection policy statement, it is required that the Authority maintain arrangements that produce outcomes that are, so far as reasonably practicable, at least as good as those required by UK legislation. Consequently, the MAA has established a regulatory framework that reflects the system established by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for Civil Aviation. The CAAi is the only national authority to regulate UK civil aviation by the UK Government and EASA; therefore, they are the only authority what can provide the advice, guidance and collaboration on UK and European Civil Aviation Safety, Regulation and Aircraft Certification. Accordingly, this requirement can only be met by the CAAi.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048801
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024658-2024
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63732000 - Air-traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jack.davies506@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAA INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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