Planning

Flight Simulation Training Device for Rotary Wing Aircraft

WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)

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PlanningUpdate

07 Aug 2025 at 15:34

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 10:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The strategic procurement process initiated by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as the buying organisation and contracting authority for the National Police Air Service, focuses on acquiring a Flight Simulation Training Device for rotary wing aircraft. This procurement, categorised under services in the aircraft or spacecraft equipment and training industry, is currently in the planning stage, with BlueLight Commercial Ltd handling procurement activities. The engagement milestone requires a response to a request for information through a questionnaire by 22nd August 2025. Following this engagement, the procurement process will proceed with further communication anticipated on 15th September 2025. The location for this is primarily based in Leeds, UK, though BlueLight Commercial Ltd operates from London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flight simulation technology, training services, and aerospace equipment. Companies experienced in providing simulation training, particularly those familiar with rotary wing and EC135 T3 aircraft, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The contract not only involves the provision of the simulator but also encompasses pilot training services and facilities which could expand a business’s market presence. Organisations with a track record in developing cutting-edge training systems and simulators could leverage this procurement to fuel growth and innovation in their offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flight Simulation Training Device for Rotary Wing Aircraft

Notice Description

BlueLight Commercial is working in collaboration with the National Police Air Service (NPAS) on a future tender opportunity for the provision of access to a Flight Simulation Training Device for rotary wing aircraft. BlueLight Commercial and NPAS are therefore conducting market engagement to engage with the market suppliers to further understand the capabilities available and to help to establish the procurement strategy for this tender. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is operated by West Yorkshire Police on behalf of the 43 police forces of England and Wales together with British Transport Police in those areas. NPAS have a national network of 15 bases across England and Wales and a fleet of 20 rotary-wing aircraft and 4 fixed-wing aircraft. NPAS have this year placed an order for several new Airbus T3H135 helicopters. NPAS are therefore looking to access a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) to conduct pilot initial type rating and recurrent training for their rotary-wing fleet. This includes the following aircraft types: * EC135 T3 * EC135 T2+ Interested Suppliers are therefore requested to respond to a request for information by completing the questionnaire via the portal by 6pm Friday 22nd August 2025. To respond to this market engagement, please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and register. Once registered, you will find this opportunity under BlueLight Commercial (found in portals section in the top right of your home page, once logged in.)

Planning Information

Response to a request for information via a questionnaire available via the portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058336
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047039-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

34711500 - Helicopters

34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts

34741400 - Flight simulators

80500000 - Training services

80520000 - Training facilities

80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)
Additional Buyers

BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
natasha.vaughan@bluelight.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 2DE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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