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title: "Pilot Instrument Rating (NPAS)"
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buyer: "YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP)"
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# Pilot Instrument Rating (NPAS)

Buyer: YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-220442ef-d645-4078-a70b-a05e33d6d4f5

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## Summary

The Yorkshire and Humber Police Procurement (Y&HPP) is conducting a procurement process for a training programme titled "Pilot Instrument Rating (NPAS)", focusing on the training of up to 40 pilots over five years. This initiative falls under the "services" category, specifically involving the use of training simulators, and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with the contract period commencing on 1st June 2019 and concluding on 31st May 2022. The tender process has been completed, with contracts awarded on 1st February 2019, following a submission deadline that ended on 13th December 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the aviation training sector, particularly those that specialise in providing aviation simulation and pilot training services. Companies that can supply training courses and relevant resources, including flight simulators and instructional materials, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts arising from similar initiatives. The emphasis on training qualified military pilots could also cater to firms capable of delivering specialised aviation education solutions.

## Notice

Following a commitment to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, there is a requirement to train up to 40 pilots over the next 5-year period. It is anticipated that 6 to 8 pilots per year will undertake this course from April 2019 and to be completed by 31st December 2022. The training course will be split into two elements, consisting of the following: LOT 1 A full IR course (50hours) - maximum of 3 courses Qualified Military Pilot, Procedural IR holders course requiring training "training as required" - max 3 courses Qualified Military Pilot Non Procedural IR holders requiring a 15 hour course - maximum of 36 courses. Each course should use the 135 helicopter (provided by the course supplier) with unlimited simulator time, ground school as required and IR skill test. All course material both electronic, paper and up to date maps/ Instrument plates to be supplied.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b15d197-4dba-430f-af86-65986f745754 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £639,765 |
| 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 | YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER POLICE PROCUREMENT (Y&HPP) |
| Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE, |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 1DL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wakefield North |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STARSPEED TRAINING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34741400 - Flight simulators
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2019 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b15d197-4dba-430f-af86-65986f745754

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b15d197-4dba-430f-af86-65986f745754
  8th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=25369&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/36335
  User / Company

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