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title: "UKRI-3949 BAS Pilot Training for Air Fleet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0455b8"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2024-04-29"
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# UKRI-3949 BAS Pilot Training for Air Fleet

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0455b8

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has awarded a contract for pilot training services to FlightSafety International Inc. The title of the contract is "UKRI-3949 BAS Pilot Training for Air Fleet" under the pilot services category. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication to ensure the quality and technical requirements of the training provided. The contract, worth $600,000 USD, was signed on March 29, 2024, and involves pilot Flight Safety training for specific Antarctic flight operations.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialised in pilot training services, especially those with expertise in regulatory and recurrent training for aviation fleets. The negotiated procedure without prior publication signifies a need for specific expertise or capabilities, making it suitable for businesses with unique training offerings. The awarded supplier, FlightSafety International Inc, a large-scale training provider based in the United States, demonstrates the potential for international collaborations in this procurement process.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award for the supply of regulatory and recurrent pilot training for the BAS fleet, for both the Dash & and Twin Otters simultaneously. The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contract is for pilot Flight Safety training on a relevant simulator which represents specific Antarctic flight operations.

Options: The Contract may be extended for up to 12 months.

### Procurement Information

The contract was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with regulation 32(2)(b)(i) of the Public Contract Regulations. There is only one of the relevant simulator in the world and therefore, competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013722-2024 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60444100 - Pilot services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2024 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013722-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=856856398
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data

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