--- title: "UKRI-4254 Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION" published: "2025-01-24" --- # UKRI-4254 Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c94a.json) ## Summary UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is inviting tenders for the development of Aircraft Operations Safety Case for the British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory. This procurement, classified under CPV code 71317200 for health and safety services, falls within the services category. The project involves safety case development for various aircraft, including a BAE 146-301, multiple De-Havilland Canada aircraft, and a future DASH 8. The tender is being managed from the UKRI headquarters in Swindon, UK. The procurement stage is currently in the tender update phase, with a notable amendment adjusting the estimated contract value to £500,000 from an initial £600,000 and extending the tender submission time to 16:00 on 24 January 2025. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and safety services, particularly those with expertise in aircraft safety and operating in challenging environments such as the Antarctic. It is well-suited to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio by working with high-profile research institutions. Participants must meet the technical and economic selection criteria set forth by UKRI. The open procurement method and emphasis on quality and cost as award criteria indicate a fair and competitive selection process, providing a significant growth opportunity for quality-focused and cost-efficient service providers. ## Notice Aircraft Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory ### Lot Information Lot 1 Aircraft Safety Case Development for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory: UK Research and Innovation requires the development of national capability operations safety cases for British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory aircraft, which are UKRI owned, namely: one BAE 146-301, also subject to a mid-life upgrade; one De-Havilland Canada (DCH) DASH 7 (DHC 7-110, VP-FBQ) and the four DHC Twin Otters (DHC 6-300, VP-FAZ, VP-FBB, VP-FBC, VP-FBL), and one future replacement aircraft De-Havilland Canada DASH 8 (please note that another supplier is contracted to develop a safety case for this aircraft however some involvement may be required to ensure that translation of all individual safety cases is consistent to UKRI level). The safety cases include the aircraft, and all scientific equipment carried on board. The aircraft operate in non-standard environments, such as low altitude (FAAM) and the Antarctic/Arctic (BAS). These aircraft provide scientific communities a means to conduct cutting edge climate research. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/56PD2XU2TH Options: The Client has the option to extend the contract duration period for up to 1 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002548-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | £600,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLK14 Swindon | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71317200 - Health and safety services ## Release History - 24 Jan 2025 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002548-2025 - 13 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001005-2025 - 18 Dec 2024 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040836-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nerc.org - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=920102402 - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/56PD2XU2TH - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Swindon:-Safety-Cases./56PD2XU2TH - https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Health-and-safety-services./56PD2XU2TH ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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