--- title: "Market Engagement for Ground Handling Equipment Options for Rotary Aircraft for National Police Air Service (NPAS)." ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045436" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045436" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045436.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045436.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2024-04-22" --- # Market Engagement for Ground Handling Equipment Options for Rotary Aircraft for National Police Air Service (NPAS). Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045436 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-045436) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-045436.json) ## Summary The West Yorkshire Combined Authority is planning a Market Engagement for Ground Handling Equipment Options for Rotary Aircraft for National Police Air Service (NPAS). The procurement falls under the industry category of Airport equipment and is in the planning stage. The buying organisation is seeking brochures and technical data from suppliers to assess market options. The deadline for submission and indicative pricing information is specified. This tender offers opportunities for ground handling equipment suppliers to engage with NPAS for potential equipment procurement. Companies capable of providing electric equipment meeting specified capabilities and regulations are encouraged to participate. With a focus on the NPAS fleet of helicopters, businesses able to offer manoeuvrable and weather-resistant equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is a planned market engagement exercise to gather information for future procurement decisions. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE AND NOT A TENDER PROCESS The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is drafting a strategy plan for its rotary wing ground handling equipment. This will include options such as extending the life of existing equipment or looking at the procurement of replacement equipment (or maybe a combination of both). In order to understand the scope of the market for ground handling equipment, and to establish what technical options/solutions may currently exist, NPAS wish to receive brochures and technical data from ground handling equipment suppliers. The typical requirement for any ground handling equipment for the NPAS fleet of helicopters would include the following minimum capabilities: * To manoeuvre skidded rotary wing aircraft across tarmac and/or concrete from distances of 10 meters to 200 meters. * Able to handle an incline (whilst manoeuvring aircraft) of at least 4% * The manufacture and operation of such equipment must meet prevailing regulations and ACoP of the United Kingdom (especially any requirements of the CAA). * They must be electric and capable of 'ground powering' the aircraft. The expectation is that the ground powering must be a minimum capability of at least one hour. * Must be able to achieve full charge after 8 to 12 hours * They must be cable of manoeuvring 4 tonnes or greater. * They must be easily maintained with parts readily available. * They must be capable of being operated by 1 person. * Must be capable of operating in all and adverse weather conditions * Must be able to be operated outside and internally (hanger/maintenance areas) As part of this market engagement exercise please provide the following: Any brochure and/or technical data sheet for equipment which meets the above criteria. A summary document (basic word document with bullet point list would suffice) of how the proposed make/model will meet or surpass the high level key areas above. The summary should also include relevant detail on usage or limitations to the ground handling equipment pertaining to any particular makes or models of rotary aircraft. The existing NPAS fleet consists of EC145 and EC135 helicopters. A tender process is currently being run for the replacement of part of the fleet. In case this results in the possibility of the introduction of different models into the fleet, then we need to understand what influence this may have on any ground handling equipment purchased before the conclusion of the tender. Provide an indicative price for one unit Detail how the pricing structure may change/operate under a plan to procure 20 units over a 2 - 3 year period. Include detail of the other price elements such as: delivery, training, annual servicing etc. This information will help shape the potential NPAS strategy for ground handling equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013038-2024 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 2DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 34711500 - Helicopters - 34960000 - Airport equipment ## Release History - 22 Apr 2024 at 15:47 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013038-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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