Published date: 19 March 2018

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: 19 March 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts - 80650000

Location of contract

BS34 8JH

Value of contract

£4,000,000 to £10,000,000

Procurement reference

TRANSPARENCY NOTICE OF ITT ISSUE - ACT/04570 -MEPT

Published date

19 March 2018

Closing date

19 March 2018

Contract start date

1 June 2018

Contract end date

31 May 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Ministry of Defence must ensure that all pilots are trained to a recognised standard prior to progressing to the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU). In order to achieve this standard, the RAF requires an independent organisation to provide all essential training for the students to obtain a Commercial Pilots Licence and Instrument Rating (CPL/IR) title equivalent. The Provision of Multi Engine Pilot Training (MEPT) shall be for up to 40 students per year. An optional requirement of accommodation throughout the duration of each course may be required. This requirement is for 3 years plus 2 option years.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Kimberley Townsend

Address

Building 1300, #7001
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Telephone

030 6798 6982

Email

kimberley.townsend178@mod.gov.uk