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title: "Portable Aircraft Fire Training Simulator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750730"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-17"
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# Portable Aircraft Fire Training Simulator

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750730

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## Summary

The tender process initiated by Argyll and Bute Council involves the procurement of a Portable Aircraft Fire Training Simulator. The Council seeks two portable units for airports on the Isles of Coll and Colonsay. These units are required to replicate a small light aircraft for fire training exercises using specific materials. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a value of GBP 50,000. The deadline for submissions is set for December 12th, 2023.

This procurement opportunity can be beneficial for businesses specializing in providing fire training equipment and services to aviation facilities. Companies offering portable fire training solutions tailored for airport environments are well-suited to compete. The tender method is open, providing equal opportunities for businesses to participate. This contract presents a chance for eligible businesses to secure a contract with Argyll and Bute Council and contribute to airport safety and emergency preparedness in the region.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Council require two small portable Fire Training units, one each to be positioned on the airports on the Isles of Coll and Colonsay. The training units should replicate a small light aircraft with multiple scenarios using carbonaceous, Class A materials for burning. This will enable the airports RFFS to carry out practices and exercises on site however due to the size of the airports, the units will need to be towable or easily moved to be relocated on the airport sites.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Council require two small portable Fire Training units, one each to be positioned on the airports on the Isles of Coll and Colonsay. The training units should replicate a small light aircraft with multiple scenarios using carbonaceous, Class A materials for burning. This will enable the airports RFFS to carry out practices and exercises on site however due to the size of the airports, the units will need to be towable or easily moved to be relocated on the airport sites.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492888 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 34741400 - Flight simulators

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492888

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492888&idx=3
  22nd November 2023 - Pricing Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492888&idx=1
  17th November 2023 - ITQ
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492888&idx=2
  17th November 2023 - T&Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492888
  Portable Aircraft Fire Training Simulator - Argyll and Bute Council require two small portable Fire Training units, one each to be positioned on the airports on the Isles of Coll and Colonsay. The training units should replicate a small light aircraft with multiple scenarios using carbonaceous, Class A materials for burning. This will enable the airports RFFS to carry out practices and exercises on site however due to the size of the airports, the units will need to be towable or easily moved to be relocated on the airport sites.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=750730
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