Published date: 11 September 2024

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 22 July 2024, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

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

Location of contract

KT1 1LQ

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-51-1762-CPU-KU-UK-828-AS-2024 - AWARD

Published date

11 September 2024

Closing date

22 July 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

9 September 2024

Contract end date

8 September 2029

Contract type

Supply 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

We are looking for suppliers to tender for a flight simulator with flight instructor training capabilities. The device must meet the following requirements:

Instructor Operating Station (IOS) Capabilities:
Ergonomically designed IOS with intuitive software for manipulating aircraft systems and failures.
Customizable event triggers based on time, airspeed, altitude, or combinations thereof.

Accuracy and Realism of Airport Models:
Highly accurate airport models with correctly placed runways, taxiways, buildings, and detailed signage.
Features such as dynamic jet ways, support vehicles, pushback capability, and aircraft traffic are preferred.

System Simulation and Integration:
Detailed systems simulation for training in normal, abnormal, and emergency scenarios across all phases of ground and flight operations.

Global Database and Mission Capability:
A comprehensive global database reflecting real-world landscapes, structures, and hazards.
Support for familiarisation with new airports and flight plans, including departure, arrival, and approach procedures.

Compliance with Real-World Training Requirements:
Utilisation of factory Flight Crew Operating Manuals, checklists, and Quick Reference Handbooks.
Evidence of the device's accuracy and its effectiveness in real-world training scenarios.
Deliverables include a fully functional training device with comprehensive documentation on IOS functionalities, airport model accuracy, systems simulation, and global database features, demonstrating compliance with real-world training requirements.


Award information

Awarded date

5 September 2024

Contract start date

9 September 2024

Contract end date

8 September 2029

Total value of contract

£300,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

ELITE Simulation Solutions AG

Address

Im Schörli 1, Duebendorf, Zurich, Switzerland, 8600

Reference

None


About the buyer

Contact name

Alpesh Sevani

Address

High Street
KINGSTON UPON THAMES
Surrey
KT1 1LQ
United Kingdom

Telephone

020 8417 5128

Email

a.sevani@kingston.ac.uk

Website

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/