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title: "ATMS002-01 Resarch and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000621926"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED"
published: "2020-10-29"
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# ATMS002-01 Resarch and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000621926

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Airports Limited, located at Inverness Airport in the UK, has recently completed a public procurement process entitled "ATMS002-01 Research and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator." This acquisition falls under the aviation industry category and includes provisions for a comprehensive simulator alongside associated peripherals, spares, and support services. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with the tender originally issued on 3rd June 2020, and the deadline for bids set for 24th June 2020. The total value of the awarded contract is £235,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in aviation training solutions, simulation technologies, and related support services. Suppliers focused on innovative training tools and immersive technology would be well-positioned to compete, as the successful supplier is responsible for delivering both hardware and software components, as well as training for air traffic controllers in compliance with specific regulatory requirements. Additionally, the contract includes options for further training and technical support, which may entice small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to establish long-term partnerships within the aviation sector.

## Notice

Simulator for use in research and development and for training for air traffic controllers. To include associated peripherals, spares, services and support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HIAL wishes to purchase a fully configurable air traffic control simulator to enable research and development for remote tower and training in approach radar services. The simulator will be used in a research and development context which will enable new procedures to be worked up and tested, permit camera location positions to be modelled, demonstrate the ability to use multi-runway operations utilising the 3D tower simulation, and testing of Radar in the Tower procedures. The simulator will also be used for the delivery of training for air traffic controllers and suppliers must take into account the requirements in CAP584 when the simulator is being used for training purposes. The successful supplier shall supply the simulator hardware, software and licences and peripherals (including headsets). The supplier shall also be responsible for the installation of the simulator, networking of simulator equipment and testing. The supplier shall supply peripherals such as headsets and a flight strip printer. The supplier shall provide "train the trainer" user, aerodrome modelling and airspace design training to HIAL employees. The contract shall include associated spares, support and servicing for the anticipated life of the equipment.

Options: The contract shall contain options for the purchase of additional training and technical support, including modelling of airspace and/or aerodrome.

Renewal: HIAL may purchase renewals of support and/or software licences required to continue operating the simulator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398130 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £235,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS AIRPORTS LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Culloden and Ardersier |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDDA SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 34150000 - Simulators
- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34960000 - Airport equipment
- 34962210 - Air-traffic control simulation
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 48121000 - Air traffic control software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398130
- 3 Jun 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387579

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=5
  25th June 2020 - Appendix D - Draft Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=9
  25th June 2020 - Appendix D - Draft Contract v1.1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=8
  17th June 2020 - HIAL SMS - Please note that this document is due to be updated in the near future.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=7
  3rd June 2020 - Appendix E2 - User Requirements Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=1
  3rd June 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=2
  3rd June 2020 - Appendix A - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=3
  3rd June 2020 - Appendix B - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=4
  3rd June 2020 - Appendix C - Evaluation Matrix
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN387579&idx=6
  3rd June 2020 - Appendix E1 - User Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN387579
  ATMS002-01 Resarch and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator - Simulator for use in research and development and for training for air traffic controllers. To include associated peripherals, spares, services and support.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398130
  ATMS002-01 Resarch and Development Air Traffic Control Simulator - Simulator for use in research and development and for training for air traffic controllers. To include associated peripherals, spares, services and support.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hial.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000621926

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