--- title: "GB-Bristol: The Supply of Fire Fighting Training Aids" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, QUEEN ELIZABETH CLASS" published: "2018-08-06" --- # GB-Bristol: The Supply of Fire Fighting Training Aids Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, QUEEN ELIZABETH CLASS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e0f27e18-1d28-4dbc-a80a-07e5fe2a4b82.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Ships, Queen Elizabeth Class, based in Bristol, is conducting a tender for the supply of Fire Fighting Training Aids. This procurement, classified under the goods category, seeks to provide two reusable part-representations of Queen Elizabeth Class F35B aircraft for training purposes. The tender was published on 6th August 2018 and is open until 21st August 2018. The contract, valued at £113,000 with a minimum value of £10,000, is expected to commence on 31st October 2018 and conclude by 31st January 2019. The delivery location is within the South West region of the United Kingdom, but specific procurement method details have not been provided. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in manufacturing training aids and devices, particularly those with experience in robust, weather-resistant products suitable for outdoor use. Companies equipped to handle complex construction in accordance with safety and training standards for military applications will find this contract particularly relevant. This procurement process encourages participation from experienced suppliers capable of producing high-quality training equipment that meets stringent defence requirements. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 06 August 2018 for the following reason: Withdrawal of Pre-Qualification Questionnaire as it is no longer required.Two reusable part-representations of Queen Elizabeth Class F35B aircraft FF training aids are required. These Fire Fighting training aids must be reusable part-representations of Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft that can be set alight and extinguished during Aircraft Handler Fire Fighting training. This training life is critical safety training that directly de-risks crash-on-deck scenarios. Each part must be capable of being left outside in all-weathers and repeatedly exposed to burning gas or oil to heat them to a temperature that replicates a real aircraft fire, before being drenched in a mixture of cold water and FF chemicals without significant physical degradation. Part-representation 1 will be a simple stable free-standing overhead wing stub with a support strut and undercarriage representation and is to be placed against the existing fuselage, but not attached to it. Part-representation 1 shall accurately reflect the wingtip and nose height of 7.75ft from the ground and be made from 8mm thick steel sheet and beams. While the real F35B is 15.62m in length, 10.66m wide and 4.31m in height, a full wingtip width is not required and a scaled down version at 1:1.5 would be acceptable, while retaining the actual height is essential. Part-representation 2 will be a simplified part-representation of a crashed F35B. The simple representation shall be free-standing and include a wing, fuselage, cockpit (with rear hinged opening canopy) and landing gear. The cockpit shall be sufficiently large and accessible to have a manikin repeatedly inserted and extracted. Part-Representation 2 that shall be constructed from 8mm thick steel sheet and beams and have a reinforced base. 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-Bristol: The Supply of Fire Fighting Training Aids'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50da3116-5107-44ad-a766-e4da772f3754 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | | 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, SHIPS, QUEEN ELIZABETH CLASS | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39162200 - Training aids and devices ## Release History - 6 Aug 2018 at 13:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50da3116-5107-44ad-a766-e4da772f3754 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50da3116-5107-44ad-a766-e4da772f3754 6th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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