--- title: "UKRI-4763 NERC - Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2025-04-16" --- # UKRI-4763 NERC - Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-85032552-6553-49ab-8b84-609c51ceae1f.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is currently seeking a supplier for the development of Aircraft Operations Safety Cases for the British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory. This procurement falls within the Health and Safety Services category and is based in Swindon, South West, United Kingdom. The process is in the tender stage, with the end date for tender submissions set for 16 May 2025. The contract period will commence on 16 June 2025 and end on 16 June 2027. The procurement is an open procedure, suitable for SMEs, with a total value of £500,000. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aviation safety and risk management services to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in developing safety cases for aircraft operations in specialised environments, such as low altitude and polar regions, will find this particularly relevant. Ideal candidates would be those capable of authoring comprehensive safety cases and establishing robust safety case processes. With UKRI's focus on aviation safety governance and research capabilities, successful bidders could expect a growing partnership and involvement in cutting-edge climate research initiatives. ## Notice UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for the British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory with defined timescales for clearly outlined deliverables. This procurement will result in appointing a supplier via a contract for external aviation safety expertise to: *to assist in authoring fully developed aircraft operations safety cases for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) owned aircraft and all science equipment carried on board, and; *to develop safety case processes and supporting procedures to enable further subsequent development and review in-house. UKRI owned aircraft are as below. British Antarctic Survey (BAS) *one De-Havilland Canada (DCH) DASH 7; *four DHC Twin Otters (DHC 6-300); and *one future replacement aircraft De-Havilland Canada DASH 8. Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM): *one BAE 146-301. The aircraft operate in non-standard environments, such as low altitude (FAAM) and the Antarctic/Arctic (BAS) and scientific communities a means to conduct cutting edge climate research. The UKRI Framework Document sets out safety and governance responsibilities with regards to delivery of National Capabilities: FAAM Airborne Laboratory and British Antarctic Survey. To fulfil those responsibilities, the AAP was set up to oversee the management of aviation risk within these air operations. It was agreed that a safety case methodology would be followed, in line with best practice and a Goal Structure Notation (GSN) safety case method was elected. Evidence exists to support these safety cases, though gaps exist. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914623de-71e7-4d5b-8f85-eafbcf42a991 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | 16 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jun 2025 - 16 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | 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 | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FL | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71317200 - Health and safety services ## Release History - 16 Apr 2025 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914623de-71e7-4d5b-8f85-eafbcf42a991 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/914623de-71e7-4d5b-8f85-eafbcf42a991 16th April 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Health-and-safety-services./Q74N4PJ8G3 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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