Planning

Air Traffic Simulator for Research, Development and Training

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited is planning a procurement for an air traffic simulator intended for research, development, and training for air traffic controllers. This tender is classified under the aviation industry and is located in Inverness, UK. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice set for 8th May 2020. Interested suppliers are encouraged to express their interest and participate in a preliminary market engagement exercise to inform the tender process.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation simulation technologies, software development, and training services. Suppliers capable of providing comprehensive support, including installation and ongoing maintenance, particularly those familiar with the requirements of CAP584 for training purposes, will be well-suited to compete. This tender not only seeks hardware but also training solutions, thus inviting businesses that can showcase innovative and market-ready solutions to engage with Highlands and Islands Airports Limited.

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Notice Title

Air Traffic Simulator for Research, Development and Training

Notice Description

Simulator for use in research and development and for training for air traffic controllers. To include associated peripherals, spares, services and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL wishes to purchase a fully configurable air traffic simulator to enable research and development for remote tower and approach radar air traffic services. The simulator will be used in a research and development context which will enable new procedures to be worked up and tested, permit camera location positions to be modelled, demonstrate the ability to use multi-runway operations utilising the 3D tower simulation, and testing of Radar in the Tower procedures. The simulator will be used for the delivery of training for air traffic controllers and suppliers must take into account the requirements in CAP584 when the simulator is being used for training purposes. The successful supplier shall supply the simulator hardware, software and licences and peripherals (including headsets). The supplier shall also be responsible for the installation of the simulator, networking of simulator equipment and testing. The supplier shall supply peripherals such as headsets and a flight strip printer. The supplier shall provide "train the trainer" user, aerodrome modelling and airspace design training to HIAL employees. The contract shall include associated spares, support and servicing for the anticipated life of the equipment.. Before tender, HIAL intends to carry out a short market engagement exercise to inform the tender process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000616212
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385467
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

34150000 - Simulators

34152000 - Training simulators

34960000 - Airport equipment

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

48931000 - Training software package

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
Jennifer Marshall
Contact Email
atms@hial.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1667462445

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 7JB
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Culloden and Ardersier
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Further Information

Notice Documents

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