Award, Contract

Contract Award of Flying Lessons Provider for Aerospace Engineering Students

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    7th May 2024 00:00:00 AM

  • Contract Summary

    As part of the modular curriculum for Swansea University’s MEng (Hons) and BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering degrees (both accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)), Level 4 undergraduates are required to undertake 1 light aircraft flying lesson of 30 minutes, covering ‘basic handling’ of the aircraft and ‘air experience’, as part of their first year of studies. This amounts to approximately 267 students per academic year, experiencing one lesson each, spread across the 3 academic terms (October to June). Since no lessons were undertaken during the past academic year, there is a backlog of an additional 267 students also needing lessons during this coming 2023/24 academic year and the first year of this contract. The Aerospace Engineering department within the University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering has now awarded a suitably qualified, insured and equipped flying centre with the appropriate staff, aircraft, equipment and facilities in place with the capacity to service our requirements and deliver lessons to this number of students. The contract duration will be for an initial 2 academic years as from October/November 2023, with the option to extend for a 3rd and a 4th year. This is on the basis that student numbers for the 1st academic year shall be near double that of subsequent years, due to the need to clear the 2022/23 backlog (so potentially 2 x 267 students). The University is unable to provide insurance for the students to undertake these lessons, therefore the awarded instructor and aircraft are fully insured, not only in line with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations but also for the University students to fly safely in confidence. A reliable route of communication is in place due to changes in weather and its impact on flying conditions so booking and administration processes are important in ensuring a high level of efficiency and customer care from the appointed contractor.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-kuma6s-134228

    Publication Source

    Sell2Wales

    Procurement Stage

    Award, Contract

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80412000

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

    Buyer Name

    Sue Davies

    Buyer Email

    procurement@swansea.ac.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1792295890

    Buyer Address

    Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park

    Swansea

    SA2 8PP

  • Awarded Supplier(s)

    Supplier Name(s)

    CAMBRIAN FLYING CLUB LTD


Tender

Tender for Flying Lessons Provider for Aerospace Engineering Students

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    6th October 2023 00:00:00 AM

    Tender Deadline

    8th November 2023 12:00:00 PM   Expired

  • Contract Summary

    As part of the modular curriculum for Swansea University’s MEng (Hons) and BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering degrees (both accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)), Level 4 undergraduates are required to undertake 1 light aircraft flying lesson of 30 minutes, covering ‘basic handling’ of the aircraft and ‘air experience’, as part of their first year of studies. This amounts to approximately 267 students per academic year, experiencing one lesson each, spread across the 3 academic terms (October to June). Since no lessons were undertaken during the past academic year, there is a backlog of an additional 267 students also needing lessons during this coming 2023/24 academic year and the first year of this contract. The Aerospace Engineering department within the University’s Faculty of Science and Engineering is therefore seeking a suitably qualified, insured and equipped flying centre with the appropriate staff, aircraft, equipment and facilities in place with the capacity to service our requirements and deliver lessons to this number of students. The contract duration will be for an initial 2 academic years as from October/November 2023, with the option to extend for a 3rd and a 4th year. This is on the basis that student numbers for the 1st academic year shall be near double that of subsequent years, due to the need to clear the 2022/23 backlog (so potentially 2 x 267 students). The University is unable to provide insurance for the students to undertake these lessons, therefore it is essential that both the instructor and aircraft are fully insured, not only in line with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations but also for the University students to fly safely in confidence. A reliable route of communication is key due to changes in weather and its impact on flying conditions so booking and administration processes are important in ensuring a high level of efficiency and customer care from the appointed contractor.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-kuma6s-134228

    Publication Source

    Sell2Wales

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    80412000

    CPV Division(s)

    80 - Education and training services

  • Awarding Authority

    SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

    Buyer Name

    Buyer Email

    procurement@swansea.ac.uk

    Buyer Phone

    +44 1792602779

    Buyer Address

    Procurement Office, Swansea University, Singleton Park

    Swansea

    SA2 8PP