--- title: "GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2018-07-17" --- # GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f77cd421-1c97-427c-9ded-22ddc8bb72a8.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking to contract for the provision of Air Experience Flights (AEF) at MoD Boscombe Down, with the tender titled "GB-Salisbury: Provision of Air Experience Flights at MoD Boscombe Down." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within flying-school services, with a total value of £113,000. The procurement stage is currently at the tender period, which closes on 16 August 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1 February 2019 and will run for three years, with a potential extension of up to two years. Interested suppliers are required to operate from a suitable CAA/EASA licensed airfield within 30-45 minutes of the MOD base, and must be approved training organisations as per Civil Aviation Authority standards. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the aviation training and services sector. Companies with capabilities to provide specialised flight training, particularly those that are Civil Aviation Authority Approved Training Organisations, would be well-positioned to compete. The project not only supports the operational safety and effectiveness of service aircrew but also allows suppliers to establish long-term relationships with a key government entity, potentially leading to further contracts in the defence and training sectors. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 17 July 2018 for the following reason: Addition of Cyber InformationThe 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. 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/4ab3a07f-d9b6-4431-9446-8348d23300dd | | 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 | 17 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 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 | 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 - 17 Jul 2018 at 15:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab3a07f-d9b6-4431-9446-8348d23300dd - 17 Jul 2018 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab3a07f-d9b6-4431-9446-8348d23300dd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab3a07f-d9b6-4431-9446-8348d23300dd 17th July 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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