Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for Transport
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
UK Central Government Department
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Transport
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Award of AAIB Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services
Reference number
TAVI3090A
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Award of AAIB (Air Accident Investigation Branch) Provision of Hardware and Software Support Services (aircraft black boxes).
This contract is being awarded by way of single tender action in-line with the Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) “where the competition is absent for technical reasons”.
The department conducted a pre-market engagement exercise, using a Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021, whereby one formal response received from, Bassom Computer Consultancy.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £375,000
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
South-East of thhe UK, Aldershot.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A significant part of an aircraft accident investigation involves the recovery and analysis of information contained in the aircraft flight recorders (the "black" boxes) and other airborne or ground-based sources of recorded data. Whilst a large part of the development is undertaken by specialist AAIB inspectors some tasks, in particular, the provision of software and hardware expertise is contracted out with the AAIB inspectors working alongside specialist independent suppliers.
The supplier is expected to work in close collaboration with the AAIB’s specialist flight recorder staff and shall be expected to provide the following throughout the duration of the Recorded Data Hardware and Software Support Services Contract:
- specialist software assistance to maintain current software and to develop software within the scope detailed in paragraph 5, as directed by the AAIB,
- hardware assistance to construct, adapt and maintain facilities within the scope detailed in paragraph 5, as directed by the AAIB.
- to fulfil the statutory obligations of the AAIB, the supplier shall be expected to provide require a rapid response to any requests and speedy assistance in solving specific problems that arise during the replay and data reduction of accident-damaged recorders. Typically, a response and a plan for solution to problems should be obtained within no more than 24 hours.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a VEAT notice of the Department for Transport on behalf of the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) the intention to award a contract.
This contract is being awarded by way of single tender action in-line with the Public Contracts Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) “where the competition is absent for technical reasons”. The department conducted a pre-market engagement exercise, using a Prior Information Notice (PIN) https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010488-2021, whereby one formal response received from, Bassom Computer Consultancy.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is part of the Department for Transport (DFT) and is the Contracting Authority. It is tasked under the Civil Aviation Act 1982 and EU Regulation EU 996/2010 with the investigation of civil accidents and serious incidents.
A significant part of an aircraft accident investigation involves the recovery and analysis of information contained in the aircraft flight recorders (the "black" boxes) and other airborne or ground-based sources of recorded data.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Contract No
TAVI3060A
Title
AAIB RECORDED DATA HARDWARE & SOFTWARE SUPPORT SERVICES
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
23 November 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Bassom Computer Consultancy
Ridghill House, 2A Ridgway, Hill Road, Farnham, Surrey.
Surrey
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £375,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Department for Transport
Great Minster House, Horseferry Road, London
London
Country
United Kingdom