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title: "Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services"
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# Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03061e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Transport (DfT) awarding a contract for the "Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services" to support the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB). This service falls under the computer-related professional services category and is aimed at facilitating investigations related to aircraft black boxes. The procurement was conducted through a limited award method, deemed necessary due to the absence of competition for technical reasons. The contract, valued at £375,000, was signed on 23rd November 2021 and is based in Aldershot, South-East of the UK. This specific tender was initiated as a single tender action, reflecting its unique requirements and lack of viable alternatives.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in hardware and software services, particularly those with expertise in aviation technology and accident investigation support. Companies that can provide rapid response capabilities and technical assistance for aircraft data recovery would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Bassom Computer Consultancy, which already has a foothold in this sector, may find further growth opportunities through collaboration or subcontracting on similar future projects.

## Notice

Award of AAIB (Air Accident Investigation Branch) Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services (aircraft black boxes). This contract is being awarded by way of single tender action in-line with the Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "where the competition is absent for technical reasons". The department conducted a pre-market engagement exercise, using a Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021, whereby one formal response received from, Bassom Computer Consultancy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A significant part of an aircraft accident investigation involves the recovery and analysis of information contained in the aircraft flight recorders (the "black" boxes) and other airborne or ground-based sources of recorded data. Whilst a large part of the development is undertaken by specialist AAIB inspectors some tasks, in particular, the provision of software and hardware expertise is contracted out with the AAIB inspectors working alongside specialist independent suppliers. The supplier is expected to work in close collaboration with the AAIB's specialist flight recorder staff and shall be expected to provide the following throughout the duration of the Recorded Data Hardware and Software Support Services Contract: - specialist software assistance to maintain current software and to develop software within the scope detailed in paragraph 5, as directed by the AAIB, - hardware assistance to construct, adapt and maintain facilities within the scope detailed in paragraph 5, as directed by the AAIB. - to fulfil the statutory obligations of the AAIB, the supplier shall be expected to provide require a rapid response to any requests and speedy assistance in solving specific problems that arise during the replay and data reduction of accident-damaged recorders. Typically, a response and a plan for solution to problems should be obtained within no more than 24 hours.

### Procurement Information

This is a VEAT notice of the Department for Transport on behalf of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) the intention to award a contract. This contract is being awarded by way of single tender action in-line with the Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) "where the competition is absent for technical reasons". The department conducted a pre-market engagement exercise, using a Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021, whereby one formal response received from, Bassom Computer Consultancy. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is part of the Department for Transport (DFT) and is the Contracting Authority. It is tasked under the Civil Aviation Act 1982 and EU Regulation EU 996/2010 with the investigation of civil accidents and serious incidents. A significant part of an aircraft accident investigation involves the recovery and analysis of information contained in the aircraft flight recorders (the "black" boxes) and other airborne or ground-based sources of recorded data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032423-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £375,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BASSOM COMPUTER CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2021 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032423-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport

## Provenance

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