RWCSAT Contracts Finder Tender Notice

2024-02-14

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Published date: 14 February 2024

Last edited date: 26 July 2024

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.

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Contract summary

Industry

Air transport services - 60400000

Location of contract

HA4 6NG

Value of contract

£30,000,000 to £40,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_412734/1387173

Published date

14 February 2024

Closing date

11 October 2024

Closing time

3pm

Contract start date

6 April 2025

Contract end date

5 April 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

What is a restricted procedure (above threshold)?

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Description

Contracts Finder Opportunity Notice - to accompany the publication of redacted tender documents in accordance with the Government Transparency Agenda.

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Multi Helicopter Platforms (MHP) Delivery Team has a requirement for a competitive procurement of an assured, timely and discreet Rotary Wing transport capability for VIPs, including the Prime Minister, Ministers, Senior Military Officers, and Government Officials, etc. for point-to-point flights by day and night on a Military Registered Commercially Owned (MRCO) contract basis. The procurement has a security classification of Official Sensitive. Requirement: The requirement is for a Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport Helicopter Service (RWCSAT) to provide point-to-point flights for high priority military personnel, ministers and government officials within the UK and near Europe to be operated by British Military aircrew (32 (TR) Sqn based at RAF Northolt) and tasked through Air Command HQ. Aircraft shall be capable of operating within restricted airspace such as Prohibited Areas, Restricted Areas and Danger Areas as defined in the UK Aeronautical Information Publication, and able to operate within a Control Zone (CTZ) such as London Heathrow.

The Contractor will be required to: Provide a Military Registered solution to fly up to 500 hours per annum at various readiness levels based on one task line, including Conversion to Role (CTR) training. Providing a Military Registered solution will include obtaining DAOS and MAOS accreditation among other things. Provide a minimum transport capacity for at least 3 people including hand luggage. Deliver the appropriate initial conversion to type (Type Rating) and 6-monthly simulator emergency handling training for military aircrew. Provide line maintenance at the Main Operating Base (MOB) at RAF Northolt and be prepared to deliver support down route (i.e., away from RAF Northolt) if required. In the event of planned/ unscheduled non-availability of the primary aircraft, provide a replacement capability in line with contract requirements.