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title: "2-Seater Sailplane for Aerospace Engineering"
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# 2-Seater Sailplane for Aerospace Engineering

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0425273d-d15b-47e7-93f6-e497d3dc1e38

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a 2-Seater Sailplane for its Department of Aerospace Engineering. This open procurement process aims to secure a flying asset to enhance practical instruction and research capabilities within a budget of £150,000. The tender was published on 29 March 2018, and the submission deadline for bids is set for 19 April 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 31 May 2018 and will run until 30 May 2019. The location for delivery is Bristol, South West England, and it falls under the goods category related to aircraft and associated services.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in aerospace, particularly those dealing with aircraft and glider manufacturing or leasing. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of vendors to compete. Companies that can provide educational tools, training aircraft, or innovative technological solutions in aerospace engineering will find this contract particularly relevant for business growth.

## Notice

The University of Bristol (UoB) Department of Aerospace Engineering offers a 2nd year unit, Flight Dynamics & Control 2 (AENG200001). Part of this unit includes a practical flying element to demonstrate key concepts as applied to a conventional aircraft and reinforce the learning outcomes of the Flight Dynamics unit. These flights are conducted in the 3rd year and consist of a 30-minute flight in a 2-seat training glider operated by the Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club (BGGC). This procurement aims to secure a flying asset for the University of Bristol Department of Aerospace Engineering. To provide a platform with which we can offer basic flight instruction to students, demonstrate key flight dynamic concepts and offer flight test capabilities for research projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f641e-b63f-4cc4-843b-07d8f2788d7b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 May 2018 - 30 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS2 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34144740 - Aircraft-towing vehicles
- 34700000 - Aircraft and spacecraft
- 34710000 - Helicopters, aeroplanes, spacecraft and other powered aircraft
- 34711000 - Helicopters and aeroplanes
- 34711100 - Aeroplanes
- 34721000 - Gliders

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2018 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f641e-b63f-4cc4-843b-07d8f2788d7b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/341f641e-b63f-4cc4-843b-07d8f2788d7b
  29th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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