Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

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The MOD is seeking a 3 year contract with 2/1 year options for the provision of Aviation and Parachute Related Services to Joint Services Parachute Wing (Netheravon) (JSPW(N)) and Force Development Training Centre Weston on the Green (FDTC (W) The requirement is for an contract to include 3 core years commencing 1.2.2017 to 31.1.2020, with a further 2 x 1 year options covering 1.2.2020 to 31.1.021 and 1.2.2021 to 31.1.2022. Adventurous Training (AT) is one of the cornerstones of personal and professional development within the Armed Forces with parachuting being one of the recognised AT activities. With RAF aircraft currently unable to support AT parachuting activities at the Force Development Training Centre Weston on the Green (FDTC W) and Joint Services Parachute Wing — Netheravon (JSPW N) the following services will be required, civilian aircraft, pilot (chief pilot), rigger, ground support, parachute instructor and aviation SME. These services will cover the period between February and mid-December. The contract services required at each parachute centre will comprise: (FDTC (W)) — Provision for the supply of an Aircraft — Up to 200 Flying Hours per parachute year. Aircraft must meet the requirements laid out in BPA Operations Manual for parachuting and uses AVTUR. Aircraft must be able to carry a minimum of 11 parachutists, allow for side door exits and have a low static-line anchor point. Aircraft must be able to take off and land with a min. payload of 940 kg and must be capable of despatching parachutists between 3 500-13 500 ft. The Aircraft must be able to reach Flight Level 135 in 20 minutes. The Provision of aircraft to support static line and freefall parachuting at both JSPW(N) and FDTC W, with a replacement aircraft provided in the case of un-serviceability. Locations may not be limited to within the UK but would be limited to Europe and could include Germany and Cyprus. — Provision of 1 x Pilot with an average 37 hours per week over the course of the season. Current Professional Pilot Licence holder: either Air Transport Pilot Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence. The ability to draw fuel from AVTUR fuel supply is essential. An appointed qualified BPA Chief Pilot is required for both JSPW (N) and FDTC W. — Provision of 1 x full -time BPA Parachute Rigger with CSI qualifications will be required on an average 37 hours per week per year.—Provision for 1 x full-time Ground Support Staff required on an average of 37 hours per week per year. — Provision for 1 x Aviation SME, will be required for a maximum of 45 days per year. (JSPW (N)) — Provision for the supply of an Aircraft — up to 245 flying hours per parachute year. Aircraft must meet the requirements laid out in BPA Operations Manual for parachuting, must be able to carry a minimum of 16 parachutists and a minimum all up weight of 1 700 kg. The aircraft must be a turbo-prop and allow for side door exits and have a low static-line anchor point. The ability to draw fuel from on-site AVTUR fuel supply is essential. Aircraft provision must be suitable to meet the demands of 26 x 1 week basic courses (static line parachuting at 3 500 ft) plus 13 x 2 week Intermediate course (static line and freefall parachuting, 3 500- 12 000 ft). The Provision of aircraft to support static line and freefall parachuting at both JSPW(N) and FDTC W, with a replacement aircraft provided in the case of un-serviceability. A requirement of the contract is to be able to temporarily support the delivery of JSAT activity at alternative locations for up to 7 weeks at a time; these locations may not be limited to within the UK but could include Germany and Cyprus. — Provision of 1 x full-time BPA Pilot on an average of 37 hours per week. Must hold a current Professional Pilot Licence: either Air Transport Licence or Commercial Pilot Licence. An appointed qualified BPA Chief Pilot is required for both JSPW (N) and FDTC W. — Provision of 3 x full-time BPA fully qualified Advanced Parachute Instructors will be required on an average 37 hours per week per year. Must be a BPA member who currently holds an AI, CSI and BPA AFFI rating, and UK CAA parachute radio operator's certificate of competence. — Provision of 1 x full-time BPA Advanced Rigger will be required on an average 37 hours per week per year and have at least CSI but preferably AFFI.