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title: "Provision of a Flight Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552804"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND"
published: "2018-08-09"
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# Provision of a Flight Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow

Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552804

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## Summary

The National Museums Scotland is seeking a qualified Flight Display Director and associated services for Scotland's National Airshow, an annual event held in July. This tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 21 August 2018. The total value of the contract is £70,000, and the selected contractor will engage in services at the National Museum of Flight located in East Fortune, Edinburgh. The award period is set to commence on 22 August 2018.

This procurement presents a prime opportunity for businesses specialising in airshow management and aviation services to expand their operations. Companies that possess significant experience in managing complex flight displays, adhering to Civil Aviation Authority regulations, and coordinating with display teams will be well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should have a robust understanding of the necessary safety protocols and operational requirements associated with such public events, as the successful contractor will oversee the flight display programme and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

## Notice

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage the services of a qualified Flight Display Director and Flying Control Committee to arrange and manage a flying display for Scotland's National Airshow which takes place annually in July.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage the services of a qualified Flight Display Director and Flying Control Committee to arrange and manage a flying display for Scotland's National Airshow which takes place annually in July. The successful candidate must have extensive experience of: - managing a complex flight display as part of a public airshow in strict compliance with the Civil Aviation Authority's CAP 403 regulations - providing the associated services required to arrange and manage a flight display including preparation and submission of all required paperwork and risk assessments (to client, display teams, pilots, and CAA etc) - experience of formulating and booking a full and exciting flying display programme (using both military and civil aircraft). The contract will start on 1 September 2018 and end on 31 July 2021 (for the period of three Airshows normally in July 2019, 2020 and 2021). There will be an option to extend the contract for up to two years pending satisfactory performance.. Please refer to furher procurment documents in section **

Renewal: Possible extension of up to 2 years pending satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327587 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 9 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Every 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1JF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327587

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327587&idx=1
  9th August 2018 - ITT Tenderers Submission Schedule 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327587&idx=2
  9th August 2018 - Pricing Schedule 5
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327587&idx=3
  9th August 2018 - Procurement Specifications Schedule 3
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327587&idx=4
  9th August 2018 - Standard T+Cs Services Schedule 4
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327587&idx=5
  9th August 2018 - ITT Instructions To Tenderers Schedule 1 (inc App A)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327587&idx=6
  9th August 2018 - FDD ESPD Guidance Schedule 6
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327587
  Provision of a Flight Display Director and Associated Services for Scotland's National Airshow - National Museums Scotland (the Client) wishes to engage the services of a qualified Flight Display Director and Flying Control Committee to arrange and manage a flying display for Scotland's National Airshow which takes place annually in July.

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=552804
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