--- title: "703082452 - Provision of P8-A Aircrew Currency Simulator Training" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-08-09" --- # 703082452 - Provision of P8-A Aircrew Currency Simulator Training Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d80beff2-0c14-4c0b-88e0-4531079146fd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking a service provider to deliver aircrew currency simulator training for RAF personnel. The contract, worth GBP 81,000, will involve providing 737-800 NG training, Type Rating courses, and scenario-based training for qualifying RAF pilot and engineering personnel. Training must be conducted in the UK near Inverness airport, with a contract duration of 2 years and a potential 12-month extension. The procurement method is a restricted procedure, and the tender deadline is September 12, 2022. This opportunity is suitable for service providers experienced in delivering simulator training services for defence organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, given the emphasis on complying with commercial, technical, and professional standards. The competitive nature of the procurement process, with the contract being awarded based on the lowest compliant tender, presents a chance for businesses to showcase their capabilities and secure a long-term training contract with the Ministry of Defence. ## Notice The Authority has identified the need for aircrew currency simulator training, through the provision of 737-800/NG simulator slots and instructors to maintain RAF P-8A pilot currency training and to conduct aspects of engineer initial and currency training regarding engine ground-runs and dealing with emergency procedures. The requirement will depend on the availability of the Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) at RAF Lossiemouth and this contract will only be utilised if the OFTs at RAF Lossiemouth are unavailable, but training is still required by the Authority. The Authority will utilise a Task Authorisation Form (TAF) to call off any of the requirements captured and detailed in the Statement of Work Training Requirements. The general scope of the requirement is summarised below: (a) deliver 737-800 NG training to RAF pilot and engineering personnel. (b) deliver a 737-800 NG Type Rating course to one RAF Test Pilot (c) deliver the Licence Proficiency Check (LPC) in accordance with SRG 11581. (d) deliver Operator Proficiency Checks (OPC) scenario-based training to meet RAF requirements (e) provide qualified Type Rating Instructors (TRIs) /Type Rating Examiners (TREs) (as appropriate) to conduct exercises on the 737-800 NG simulator. (f) provide engineer initial and currency training for engine ground running, to include groundschool and simulator exercises. (g) provide the Authority with written performance reports on all individuals that undertake training (h) allow annual RAF evaluation of the training devices in accordance with MAA Regulatory Article 2375. The training provider shall be an Approved Training Organisation (ATO). Training shall be conducted in the UK at a location no more than 45 minutes' drive from an airport which provides a same-day direct air link to Inverness airport. The contract will be for 2 years with an additional 12 month option. The contract will be awarded through the competitive process under PCR 2015 restricted route. Contract Award Criteria is Lowest Compliant Tender. Therefore, Compliance with all commercial, technical and professional standards within the draft statement of requirement documentation is essential. Statement of requirement is attached to this notice. Here is the link to the DPQQ: https://contracts.mod.uk/go/11121622018281AFF7AC Here is the link to the Opportunity Listing: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53972 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a213dbfd-adcb-4c76-a089-33d317b8e457 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2022 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £81,000 | | 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 | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34152000 - Training simulators ## Release History - 9 Aug 2022 at 08:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a213dbfd-adcb-4c76-a089-33d317b8e457 - 5 Aug 2022 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a213dbfd-adcb-4c76-a089-33d317b8e457 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a213dbfd-adcb-4c76-a089-33d317b8e457 9th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c54bbad-b060-497e-802e-d12e784d7b46 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53972 - https://contracts.mod.uk/go/11121622018281AFF7AC ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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