--- title: "DAUPHIN N3 PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT FLYING TRAINING" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2017-03-20" --- # DAUPHIN N3 PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT FLYING TRAINING Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ad2a3a3e-8dc1-4af5-87d0-b03ee9342986.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking proposals for the provision of procedural instrument flying training for Army rotary wing pilots as part of the DAUPHIN N3 PROCEDURAL INSTRUMENT FLYING TRAINING tender. This service requirement is classified under training simulators within the services industry category. The contract period is set to commence on 26 June 2017 and will conclude on 1 March 2020, with potential extensions until 2022. Interested organisations must submit their tenders by the deadline of 4 May 2017. This procurement is being conducted via an open procedure, ensuring a broad competitive field. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aviation training, particularly those that are Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved training organisations. Companies equipped to deliver high-quality instructional services in compliance with stringent aviation regulations would be well-suited to compete. With the potential to engage in long-term contracts and expand their service offerings, businesses participating in this tender can leverage their expertise to grow within the military training sector. ## Notice The Authority has identified a requirement for the provision of procedural instrument flying (PIF) training for Army, rotary wing, qualified pilots undergoing a AS365 N3 Dauphin conversion to type course. The requirement is estimated to commence from 1 June 2017 until 31 January 2020, with an optional 2 x 1 year contract extensions (or parts thereof) until 2022. The Contractor must be a recognised Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Approved Training Organisation and registered on the CAA Training Organisation List. Instructors must have a current CAA license and recent instructional experience. All tasks are to be carried out in accordance with Air Publications, Aircraft Document Set (where applicable) and Health and Safety regulations. The Contractor will be responsible for delivering courses to a maximum of 8 personnel per annum and responsibilities include - Provision of any pre-course information, - Delivery of course material and instruction in English. - All training facilities, resources, student material and training aids. - A suitable synthetic training device; must be a N3 or similar. Army Aviation Standards (AAvn Stds) are to approve the device. - Training conducted in representative UK airspace and airfields. - Provision of instructed PIF sorties - The delivery of ground-school and a minimum of 15 instructed flying hours per pilot package - Conduct a sortie debrief with the student. - Provide hard and soft copies of course reports for each student. This requirement is being advertised under the 'Open Procedure' and therefore, not seeking expressions of interest. If your organisation is interested in tendering for the requirement you will need to gain access to the Supplier Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) and 'Supporting Documentation' which contains the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation under the access code: 59WR33RM74. Full details of how to apply and c9omplete the ITT are contained within the DEFFORM 47 - Special Notice the Tenderers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4d6938-8e76-40a5-b96c-c5932aaa31ab | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jun 2017 - 1 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £335,000 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | ANDOVER | | Post town | Salisbury | | Postcode | SP11 8HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Andover Millway | | Westminster constituency | North West Hampshire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators ## Release History - 20 Mar 2017 at 16:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4d6938-8e76-40a5-b96c-c5932aaa31ab ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f4d6938-8e76-40a5-b96c-c5932aaa31ab 20th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/82868a04-5d2e-498a-ab40-8649c2d4ae54 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1015c59a-217f-4707-82e2-3d862fde1ed3 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e43198af-6b15-4ea5-8e6a-4ccdd2bdf88d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26797fcb-4dff-42c6-8bb2-fd417403132d - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5a88de3-320b-4105-8d5a-713f57ca96e8 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c0b5e79-2f26-4164-9333-2d1ccf4854ac ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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