Training and simulation in aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Tender description

Provision of Aviation and Parachute Services to the Robson Parachute Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W)) for period 1.10.2017 to 30.9.2020 with 2 x 1 year options 1.10.2020 to 30.9.2021 and 1.10.2021 to 30.9.2022. Requirement The requirement is for an enabling contract to include 3 core years commencing 1.10.2017 to 30.9.2020, with a further 2 x 1 year options covering 1.10.2020 to 30.9.2021 and 1.10. 2021 to 30.9.2022. The contract services will comprise: (RPC(W)) Provision for the supply of an Aircraft — Up to 250 Flying Hours per parachute year with a Guaranteed Minimum number of 150 Flying Hours. Aircraft must meet the requirements laid out in BPA Operations Manual for parachuting and uses AVTUR. The aircraft must be able to carry a minimum of 11 parachutists, allow for side door exits and have a low static-line anchor point. The 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.