Published date: 20 November 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 1 December 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Aircraft and spacecraft - 34700000

  • Event services - 79952000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£30,000

Procurement reference

SEFT001-DN699984-24480371

Published date

20 November 2023

Closing date

1 December 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 January 2024

Contract end date

31 December 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

Southport Air Show requires an Air Display Management Company to deliver all aspects of a professional flying display based over the seafront.

The successful organisation will be expected to provide the following:

1. Act as the CAA authorised Flying Display Director and ensure safety compliance in accordance with CAP 403 (Flying Displays: A Guide to Safety Arrangements). Select high calibre and well qualified members for the Flying Control Committee.

2. Obtain permission under the provisions of Article 162 of the Air Navigation Order to hold the air show having ensured air and ground compliance with CAP 403 and appropriate military requirements.

3. Negotiate airspace reservation. Set up an Air Traffic Control Plan and maintain a close working relationship with neighbouring airfields on air show related matters.

4. Obtain a special event Air/Ground radio frequency in liaison with the CAA/OFCOM.

5. Provide an Air/Ground radio service to participating display and visiting aircraft with suitably qualified and display experienced operators.

6. Provide a written brief for display participants and give oral briefings on show days.

7. Produce and coordinate an aircraft movements plan including engineering, operational and administrative requirements for Airport and organising staff.

8. Retain appropriate civilian performers to provide a balanced programme with known military participation and within budget constraints.

9. Check specialist insurance permits to fly, display authorisations and after due consideration of all aspects advise on suitability for inclusion in the flying programme.

10. Maintain a close working relationship with other organising staff to assist the smooth running of the operation.

11. Attend pre and post display meetings with the Event Organisers as reasonably requested.

12. Maintain close watch on domestic arrangements for participating crews and ground support functions including emergency and ground planning.

13. Real time coordination of the air display responding to prevailing weather, operational conditions and safety requirements.


About the buyer

Contact name

Joanna Bodziany

Address

1st Floor Magdalen House
Trinity Road
Bootle
L20 3NJ
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1519344068

Email

joanna.bodziany@sefton.gov.uk

Website

http://www.sefton.gov.uk/