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title: "UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300"
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# UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044dfc85-bdcc-4cf6-8a7d-2a8fffabbd5e

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract titled "UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300," issued by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically addressing the maintenance of aircraft, with a contract value of £3,000,000. The tender was open for applications until 13th January 2017, with the contract period commencing on 31st March 2017 and concluding on 30th March 2022. The aircraft are primarily managed from the research station at Rothera, in the Falkland Islands, and play a crucial role in supporting UK and international science programmes in polar regions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in aircraft maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in remote field operations and heavy maintenance capabilities. Companies with a strong background in aviation engineering, especially those familiar with the regulatory frameworks of overseas territories, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The ability to provide on-ground support during field operations, as well as the capacity for quick response during medical evacuations, could enhance competitive positioning for potential bidders.

## Notice

THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 13TH JANUARY 2017, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY DIRECT TO THE BUYER. This procurement is for the purchase of the Service & Maintenance Contract for the British Antarctic Survey's Twin Otter Aircraft. The Contract duration shall be for a period of 5 years, with review periods at Years 1 and 3 from the commencement of the Contract. The four DHC6-300 aircraft are registered in the Falkland Islands. The oversight of maintenance is by Air Safety Support International (a wholly owned subsidiary of UK Civil Aviation Authority). The regulatory framework for Maintenance Organisations is the Overseas Territories Aviation Requirements (OTAR 145). All four aircraft have an STC for operations at 14,000lb. In the Antarctic and Arctic they are operated on wheel/skis. Two of the platforms are heavily modified to undertake airborne science missions. The contract is both for heavy maintenance at the contractors home maintenance facility and line maintenance when the aircraft are deployed. The aircraft are deployed to the Antarctic in October. It is expected that up to 4 licensed engineers will support the aircraft depending on the field programme and deployments. They undertake support of both the UK and international science programmes from the research station at Rothera. The facilities at Rothera include a Hangar and workshop facility. The support includes Halley Station and field work is conducted across the whole Continent. An engineer will sometimes be deployed with the aircraft, dependant on location and duration of the deployment, and need to be stationed at remote field camps. The deployment of the four aircraft to the Antarctic is for approximately 6 months with a return to the home maintenance facility in March for heavy maintenance. Whilst undertaking heavy maintenance the contractor will often be requested to incorporate modifications in support of operation equipment upgrades but also science requirements. One Twin Otter is required in the period April to September for science in UK and Europe. Additionally, an aircraft is required to be ready to support medical evacuations from Antarctica during the maintenance period. Accurate scheduling and completion of the maintenance is critical to allow this support while undergoing maintenance, repair or modifications. Additional information: UK Shared Business Services eSourcing As part of the strategic alliance between UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS), UK SBS can use the CCS eSourcing Suite for future procurements. If you have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk by following the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing'. Please note that, to register, you must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing expressionofinterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk. Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; the name of the registered Bidder; and the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. The Sourcing documents can then be accessed on the eSourcing Suite at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk using the instructions detailed in the Specification documents within Contracts Finder. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service Helpdesk : Telephone: 0345 010 3503 Training documents to support Bidders utilise Emptoris CCS eSourcing are available in the Contracts Finder Tender documents section.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd70abc-d4a9-4b03-bbb4-c0bcb2c06eac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2017 - 8 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASHE AIRCRAFT ENTERPRISES LTD TA ROCKY MOUNTAIN AIRCRAFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50200000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft, railways, roads and marine equipment

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2017 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd70abc-d4a9-4b03-bbb4-c0bcb2c06eac
- 7 Dec 2016 at 09:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af3cfe80-7215-48c2-a7b8-8098c419ca5d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd70abc-d4a9-4b03-bbb4-c0bcb2c06eac
  19th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af3cfe80-7215-48c2-a7b8-8098c419ca5d
  7th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk
- https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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