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title: "Flight Simulation Training Device for Rotary Wing Aircraft"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)"
published: "2025-08-07"
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# Flight Simulation Training Device for Rotary Wing Aircraft

Buyer: WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058336

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## Summary

The strategic procurement process initiated by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as the buying organisation and contracting authority for the National Police Air Service, focuses on acquiring a Flight Simulation Training Device for rotary wing aircraft. This procurement, categorised under services in the aircraft or spacecraft equipment and training industry, is currently in the planning stage, with BlueLight Commercial Ltd handling procurement activities. The engagement milestone requires a response to a request for information through a questionnaire by 22nd August 2025. Following this engagement, the procurement process will proceed with further communication anticipated on 15th September 2025. The location for this is primarily based in Leeds, UK, though BlueLight Commercial Ltd operates from London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in flight simulation technology, training services, and aerospace equipment. Companies experienced in providing simulation training, particularly those familiar with rotary wing and EC135 T3 aircraft, would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. The contract not only involves the provision of the simulator but also encompasses pilot training services and facilities which could expand a business’s market presence. Organisations with a track record in developing cutting-edge training systems and simulators could leverage this procurement to fuel growth and innovation in their offerings.

## Notice

BlueLight Commercial is working in collaboration with the National Police Air Service (NPAS) on a future tender opportunity for the provision of access to a Flight Simulation Training Device for rotary wing aircraft. BlueLight Commercial and NPAS are therefore conducting market engagement to engage with the market suppliers to further understand the capabilities available and to help to establish the procurement strategy for this tender. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is operated by West Yorkshire Police on behalf of the 43 police forces of England and Wales together with British Transport Police in those areas. NPAS have a national network of 15 bases across England and Wales and a fleet of 20 rotary-wing aircraft and 4 fixed-wing aircraft. NPAS have this year placed an order for several new Airbus T3H135 helicopters. NPAS are therefore looking to access a Flight Simulation Training Device (FSTD) to conduct pilot initial type rating and recurrent training for their rotary-wing fleet. This includes the following aircraft types: * EC135 T3 * EC135 T2+ Interested Suppliers are therefore requested to respond to a request for information by completing the questionnaire via the portal by 6pm Friday 22nd August 2025. To respond to this market engagement, please visit https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home and register. Once registered, you will find this opportunity under BlueLight Commercial (found in portals section in the top right of your home page, once logged in.)

### Planning Information

Response to a request for information via a questionnaire available via the portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047039-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF) |
| Additional buyers | BLUELIGHT COMMERCIAL LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 2DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34711500 - Helicopters
- 34740000 - Aircraft or spacecraft equipment, trainers, simulators and associated parts
- 34741400 - Flight simulators
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80520000 - Training facilities
- 80650000 - Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 15:34 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047039-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046839-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047039-2025
  7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046839-2025
  7th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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