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ATMS002-01 Resarch and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, located at Inverness Airport in the UK, has recently completed a public procurement process entitled "ATMS002-01 Research and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator." This acquisition falls under the aviation industry category and includes provisions for a comprehensive simulator alongside associated peripherals, spares, and support services. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender originally issued on 3rd June 2020, and the deadline for bids set for 24th June 2020. The total value of the awarded contract is £235,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in aviation training solutions, simulation technologies, and related support services. Suppliers focused on innovative training tools and immersive technology would be well-positioned to compete, as the successful supplier is responsible for delivering both hardware and software components, as well as training for air traffic controllers in compliance with specific regulatory requirements. Additionally, the contract includes options for further training and technical support, which may entice small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish long-term partnerships within the aviation sector.

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Notice Title

ATMS002-01 Resarch and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator

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 control simulator to enable research and development for remote tower and training in approach radar 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 also 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.

Options: The contract shall contain options for the purchase of additional training and technical support, including modelling of airspace and/or aerodrome.

Renewal: HIAL may purchase renewals of support and/or software licences required to continue operating the simulator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000621926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398130
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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

34962210 - Air-traffic control simulation

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
£235,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED
Contact Name
J 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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDDA SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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