BBMF Integrated Support programme (BISAP) - Fighters

Tender description

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Project Team within Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) are preparing to initiate a competitive procurement process to award a contract for the Battle of Britain Memorial Integrated Support Arrangement Programme (BISAP) Fighters. BISAP Fighters contract will provide and deliver an efficient and effective, long term solution for depth support for all Single engine, propeller driven aircraft that are within the BCAR Section A A8-23 M1 (Class A2 or A4) and BCAR Sect A A8-21 and A8-23(Class C) regulations or EASA Part 145 maintenance approved organisation. Lot 1: The Authority's scope of requirement includes: Depth Maintenance – Major and/or Minor Star Maintenance, i.a.w relevant publications/work cards, surface finish and the rectification of all faults found. Ongoing support including repairs, modifications, Contractors Working Parties at RAF Coningsby and the Maintenance, Repair, Overall (MR&O), capability of air-frame, mechanical, avionic, and electrical components. (On Aircraft). Post Design Services (PDS) support. To have facilities to carryout depth maintenance for two aircraft simultaneously. Including the aspiration for the supplier to maximise availability to BBMF during the display season (Apr – Oct) and manage maintenance activities by aligning them to the BBMF winter maintenance period (Oct – Mar). The Contractor supporting BBMF Fighters will be required to hold as a minimum appropriate BCAR approvals from the CAA at Contract award and will be expected to gain approval from the Military Aviation Authority under their DAOS (Design) and MAOS (Maintenance) Schemes during the initial 18-month period from contract award.