--- title: "UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2016-12-02" --- # UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300 Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af0c4f5d-6fe5-4239-8936-0a318ad13efd.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently managing the tender for the "UK SBS PR16214 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Twin Otter DHC6-300" contract, which aims to secure service and maintenance for the British Antarctic Survey's Twin Otter Aircraft. This procurement falls under the services category and has a total estimated value of £3,000,000. The tender was published on 30th November 2016, with a closing date for submissions set for 5th January 2017. The project encompasses a five-year contract, commencing on 13th February 2017 and concluding on 12th February 2018, primarily focusing on repair and associated services relevant to aircraft operations in the Antarctic region, with oversight provided by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in aircraft maintenance and support services, particularly those with experience in operating in remote environments such as the Antarctic. Companies capable of providing heavy and line maintenance, especially those familiar with the regulatory frameworks for aviation, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With a need for skilled engineers and the potential for modifications to support scientific missions, service providers that can demonstrate reliability and adaptability in high-stakes situations may find this contract particularly lucrative, contributing to business growth in a niche market. ## Notice THE CLOSING DATE FOR THIS TENDER IS 5TH 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. 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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/13177160-eb11-47bf-9522-fb7f6a5443b6 | | 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 | 2 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2017 - 12 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## 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 - 2 Dec 2016 at 10:02 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13177160-eb11-47bf-9522-fb7f6a5443b6 - 2 Dec 2016 at 09:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2227d25b-dbf0-4839-a23b-93caeecc2383 - 30 Nov 2016 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2227d25b-dbf0-4839-a23b-93caeecc2383 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13177160-eb11-47bf-9522-fb7f6a5443b6 2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2227d25b-dbf0-4839-a23b-93caeecc2383 2nd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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