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title: "Provision of Flight Training for Students"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621388"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# Provision of Flight Training for Students

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621388

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is actively looking to engage a flight training organisation to provide practical training for its new MSc programme in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Pilot Training. This tender, titled "Provision of Flight Training for Students", values at approximately £170,000 and is classified under the education industry. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12:00 on 3rd June 2020. The training services will be delivered in Glasgow or surrounding areas, and the contract period is planned for 720 days with an option for one 12-month renewal, dependent on mutual agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in aviation training, flight operations, and educational services. Businesses that can provide qualified instructors, suitable aircraft, and compliance with safety and training standards as mandated by the CAA and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency are particularly well-suited to compete. The involvement in this contract allows for business growth through collaboration with a prominent educational institution focused on producing skilled graduates in an evolving engineering field.

## Notice

With around 6000 students, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest in the UK. The Faculty delivers high-quality, advanced training across the Engineering disciplines through an extensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and leading research programmes. This portfolio is apportioned across eight academic departments, including the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE). The Department of MAE are introduciing a new MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering (AME) with Pilot Training. The University Department of MAE require a flight training organisation to provide the practical flight training element of the programme. The training organisation will provide the infrastructure and services to deliver flight training and support students in working towards an ICAO recognised PPL qualification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde's Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) requires a flight training organisation to support in delivery of the practical flight training element of it's new MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering (AME) with Pilot training. The flight training organisation will deliver the infrastructure and services to deliver flight training and support the students in working towards an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) recognised Private Pilot Licence. This will include providing 45 hours of flight instruction and supervised solo flying for each student by a CAA qualified instructor, as well as providing suitable aircraft and airfield facilities. Scheduling flight time throughout the academic year and around students' academic timetable as appropriate. The flight training organisation should also provide support and advice to students regarding how and when to book CAA examinations (as required for the award of an ICAO PPL).. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT contained on the PCS project relevant to the procurement and the other tender documents for further information.

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension available subject to agreement by both parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386517 |
| 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 | 13 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34711300 - Piloted aircraft
- 35611500 - Training aircrafts
- 60444100 - Pilot services
- 80412000 - Flying-school services

## Release History

- 13 May 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386517

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=8
  13th May 2020 - Appendix G- ESPD- Please download, complete and reattach
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=1
  13th May 2020 - Invitation To Tender- For information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=2
  13th May 2020 - Appendix A- Form of tender- Please download, complete and reattach
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=3
  13th May 2020 - Appendix B- Supplier Code of Conduct- Please download, complete and reattach
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=4
  13th May 2020 - Appendix C- Commercial Schedule- Please download, complete and reattach
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=5
  13th May 2020 - Appendix D- Technical Questions- Please download, complete and reattach
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=6
  13th May 2020 - Appendix E- Terms & Conditions- For review
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY386517&idx=7
  13th May 2020 - Appendix F- Specification- Please download, complete and reattach
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY386517
  Provision of Flight Training for Students - With around 6000 students, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest in the UK. The Faculty delivers high-quality, advanced training across the Engineering disciplines through an extensive portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate courses and leading research programmes. This portfolio is apportioned across eight academic departments, including the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE). The Department of MAE are introduciing a new MSc in Advanced Mechanical Engineering (AME) with Pilot Training. The University Department of MAE require a flight training organisation to provide the practical flight training element of the programme. The training organisation will provide the infrastructure and services to deliver flight training and support students in working towards an ICAO recognised PPL qualification.

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