Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name, addresses and contact point(s)
Ministry of Defence
Army HQ
Andover
sp11 8hj
Contact
Maj William Scarratt
For the attention of
Maj William Scarratt
Email(s)
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
General address of the contracting authority/entity
Further information
Further information can be obtained from the above mentioned contact point(s)
one.4) Contract award on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities
The contracting authority/entity is purchasing on behalf of other contracting authorities/entities:
No
Section two: Object
two.1) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority/entity:
PROJECT HERMES - Military Parachute Training (MPT)
two.2) Type of contract and location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Supplies
Service category No 6: Air transport services of passengers and freight, except transport of mail
Main site or location of works, place of delivery or of performance
Brize Norton
NUTS code
- UKJ - South East (England)
two.3) Information on framework agreement
The notice involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No
two.4) Short description of nature and scope of works or nature and quantity or value of supplies or services
The Authority will be looking to source 2 x commercial fixed wing aircraft to conduct MPT for Defence. The aircraft require the ability to airdrop parachutists at Low Level (Static Line) via simultaneous sticks (side doors) and the ability to drop High-Altitude Parachutists (HAP) conducting freefall from a tailgate ramp (20-25,000 ft). The parachuting platforms should be recognised parachute training aircraft able to operate by day and night. MPT involves ab initio static line parachute training, conducted from a Main Operating Base (likely to be RAF Brize Norton) and experienced parachutists conducting freefall using square parachutes. The aircraft type must be able to carry a min of 20 x parachutists and be able to facilitate an oxygen (O2) capability for HAP. The contractor will meet MAA and CAA regulations for the delivery of parachuting and provide both the required, type rated aircrew and engineers to maintain and sustain the operation.
The Authority intends to conduct Early Market Engagement. To express an interest please contact will.scarratt@yahoo.com
Lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.5) Common procurement vocabulary (CPV)
- 34711110 - Fixed-wing aircrafts
Section six: Complementary information
six.1) Information about European Union funds
The contract is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
six.2) Additional information
The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Tendering system in this procurement exercise, please visit www.contracts.mod.uk for full details and to register your interest in this procurement.
six.3) Information on general regulatory framework
Relevant governmental Internet sites where information can be obtained
Tax legislation
Ministry of Defence
Army HQ
Andover
sp11 8hj
Email(s)
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
Environmental protection legislation
ministry of defence
Army HQ
Andover
sp11 8hj
Email(s)
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
Employment protection and working conditions
ministry of defence
Army HQ
Andover
sp11 8hj
Email(s)
Country
United Kingdom