--- title: "GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AIR COMMERCIAL 1C, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2018-10-12" --- # GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down Buyer: AIR COMMERCIAL 1C, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d43dec68-f136-471d-9b74-11f1d1f7ad01.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, through Air Commercial 1c, is seeking bids for the provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down. This opportunity falls within the flying-school services category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the tender phase, with a submission deadline set for 15th November 2018. The contract, valued at £113,000, will commence on 1st February 2019 and is scheduled to run for three years, with the option to extend for an additional two years. Interested suppliers must be approved by the Civil Aviation Authority and are required to submit a Supplier Assurance Questionnaire addressing cyber security risks. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in aviation training and services, particularly those certified as Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisations. Companies with experience in providing flight instruction and a vested interest in supporting military operations will be especially well-suited to compete. The requirement for a fully licensed instructor and the need for compliance with high safety standards highlights the potential for businesses to enhance their profile and create partnerships within the defence sector. ## Notice Flying-school services. The Royal Air Force Handling Squadron Boscombe Down is now looking to commission specialist air experience flights (AEF) to maintain the airmanship skills and air-mindedness of squadron personnel, thereby contributing directly to Handling Squadron's mission of providing advice to service aircrew on aircraft handling and emergency procedures in order to improve operational flight safety and effectiveness. The contract is to run for three years, with options for a further two years. Delivery should comprise of the following elements and the successful tender would need to satisfy the following criteria: The supplier must be a Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organization (ATO). The supplier will be required to provide air experience in a safe and proven light training aircraft consisting of, up to 22 hours dual instruction, up to 45 hours solo hire of aircraft to be flown by appropriately licensed Handling Squadron personnel. The ATO is to provide a fully licensed flying instructor to Private Pilots License training standard and in accordance with all operating procedures for the particular aircraft type in addition to specific requirements of Handling Squadron. The AEF must be conducted from a suitable Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) / European Aviation Safely Agency (EASA) licensed airfield within 30-45 minutes travelling time from MOD Boscombe Down. The airfield is to have appropriate flight planning, briefing and domestic facilities. The Cyber Essentials DCPP (Defence Cyber Protection Partnership) internet based Cyber Security Model Risk Assessment has been completed by the RAF User (the Customer), thus the Cyber Risk of this requirement is classified as very low. If your company is subsequently invited to tender then your tender must include the completion of the 'Supplier Assurance Questionnaire' via the internet based DCPP Cyber Security Model online link:- https://suppliercyberprotection.service.xgov.uk/. This is to demonstrate a supplier's compliance with the required cyber risk level. More information will be published with regards to this process, the evaluation criteria and how to access the information/website once the tender documentation is live. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6231be-ae86-4519-99c4-9405bdaafde6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 1 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,000 | | 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 | AIR COMMERCIAL 1C, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP14 4UE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire | | Local authority | Buckinghamshire | | Electoral ward | Ridgeway West | | Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80412000 - Flying-school services ## Release History - 12 Oct 2018 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6231be-ae86-4519-99c4-9405bdaafde6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6231be-ae86-4519-99c4-9405bdaafde6 12th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://suppliercyberprotection.service.xgov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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