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# AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training

Buyer: DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19626500-47a3-4c49-875b-5b296151551c

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## Summary

The Department for Transport (DfTc) is conducting a public procurement process for the tender titled "AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training" within the aviation training services industry. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being awarded on 17 March 2022. The total contract value is £24,500, and the anticipated delivery period runs from 27 April 2022 to 30 June 2022. The procurement method is a direct single tender action, indicating that the tender was awarded without a competitive bidding process.

This training opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses involved in aerospace training and avionic systems, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke training programmes. Companies specialising in large commercial aircraft systems, specifically those familiar with the Airbus A320, would be well-positioned to participate in similar tenders. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate expertise in developing training course materials tailored to complex avionic systems may find themselves suited to this niche market.

## Notice

AAIB A320 MCDU, reports and BITE Training Purpose: The purpose of this training plan is to detail the initial learning and development necessary for the AAIB engineering and data recovery inspectors to understand the data recording systems and data recovery opportunities available on a modern, large commercial aircraft with complex avionic systems in order to progress an investigation. Aim: The aim of the training is to provide opportunities to review and discuss modern, sophisticated data recording systems architecture, to recognise potential data extraction opportunities of modern avionics systems and to determine potential lines of inquiry that may be derived from recovered data. Introduction: The AAIB recognised a need several years ago, which has been reflected in the annual objectives, to provide training for engineers on fault diagnosis of modern large commercial aircraft avionic systems. This need identifies a knowledge gap which is increasing over time as aircraft avionics systems become ever more sophisticated and integrated. This training requirement is unique to the Branch and there is no commercially available course currently available to fulfil this requirement. A bespoke course will have to be designed and delivered in conjunction with an appropriate aerospace training organisation to bridge this knowledge gap. Airbus A320 Series: The Airbus A320 series has been chosen for this training because it is by far the most numerous, modern commercial large aircraft in the Airbus inventory. It also uses sophisticated avionics systems which are representative of the manufacturer's wider, modern commercial large aircraft fleets. Course title: Understanding the A320 Multi-Function Control Display Unit (MCDU), subsequent production of reports and Built in Test Equipment (BITE) Course duration: Two days per course. Number of courses and students: Two courses are required, each on a different date, to facilitate up to 10 students; however, this can be subject to change due to operational requirements. Course attendees will be invited from the Engineering and Data Recording inspectorate including PIs. Timing: If possible, the training is to be contracted before the end of FY 2021/2022 with delivery in April or June 2022. Course structure: The maximum number of training hours per day should not be more than 6 hours. A training hour means 60 minutes of tuition excluding any breaks, examination, revision, preparation, and aircraft visit. The course teaching time for each day may be subject to change dependent on student numbers. Instructors will be required to annotate the course paperwork where any deviations away from the Training Specification has occurred. Objectives: On satisfactory completion of the course, the students will be at a suitable standard to be able to access data from the A320 aircraft MCDU and discuss appropriate avionic system fault finding strategies with an operator's aircraft maintenance engineers and managers. Content over

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b19322-16a7-4b1b-9f74-93891f3c077a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Apr 2022 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Vincent Square |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH AIRWAYS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35611500 - Training aircrafts

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b19322-16a7-4b1b-9f74-93891f3c077a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79b19322-16a7-4b1b-9f74-93891f3c077a
  17th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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