Scope
Description
UKRI is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide Aircraft Operations Safety Case Development for the British Antarctic Survey and FAAM Airborne Laboratory with defined timescales for clearly outlined deliverables.
This procurement will result in appointing a supplier via a contract for external aviation safety expertise to:
•to assist in authoring fully developed aircraft operations safety cases for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) owned aircraft and all science equipment carried on board, and;
•to develop safety case processes and supporting procedures to enable further subsequent development and review in-house.
UKRI owned aircraft are as below.
British Antarctic Survey (BAS)
•one De-Havilland Canada (DCH) DASH 7;
•four DHC Twin Otters (DHC 6-300); and
•one future replacement aircraft De-Havilland Canada DASH 8.
Facility for Airborne Atmospheric Measurements (FAAM):
•one BAE 146-301.
The aircraft operate in non-standard environments, such as low altitude (FAAM) and the Antarctic/Arctic (BAS) and scientific communities a means to conduct cutting edge climate research.
The UKRI Framework Document sets out safety and governance responsibilities with regards to delivery of National Capabilities: FAAM Airborne Laboratory and British Antarctic Survey. To fulfil those responsibilities, the AAP was set up to oversee the management of aviation risk within these air operations. It was agreed that a safety case methodology would be followed, in line with best practice and a Goal Structure Notation (GSN) safety case method was elected. Evidence exists to support these safety cases, though gaps exist.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=936606866
Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 June 2025 to 17 June 2027
- 2 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 34711400 - Special-purpose aircraft
- 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services
- 71317200 - Health and safety services
- 71317210 - Health and safety consultancy services
- 79417000 - Safety consultancy services
- 80330000 - Safety education services
- 80550000 - Safety training services
Contract locations
- UKK14 - Swindon
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
5 April 2025
Enquiry deadline
2 May 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
16 May 2025, 1:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 May 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical/quality | Long criteria description |
Quality | 50% |
| Price | Long criteria description |
Price | 40% |
| Social Value | Long criteria description |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government