Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Head Office, Inverness Airport
Inverness
IV2 7JB
Telephone
+44 1667462445
Fax
+44 1667464300
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.6) Main activity
Airport-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Technological Advances in Airport Fire Service Training
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 34152000 - Training simulators
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Request for Information (RFI) as HIAL have a requirement for the development of Airport Fire Service Training to incorporate technological advances and new approaches to training and competence with a decrease in the use of kerosene, LPG and carbonaceous fires.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Main site or place of performance
Airports located at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
HIAL are in the process of transitioning towards a training and competence model that ensures firefighter and incident command competence with a decrease in the use of kerosene, lpg and carbonaceous fires.
The intent is, where possible, to utilise alternative means of ensuring competence. It is envisioned that these alternative means may include digital simulation, virtual reality, use of synthetic smoke and associated equipment.
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks Innovative approaches to how new technology can support competence.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 January 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=740184.
(SC Ref:740184)