Provision of Police Aviation Services including a Fleet Replacement Programme

A Tender Notice
by WEST YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY (OR SUCH OTHER SUCCESSOR BODY, COMPANY, ORGANISATION WHO SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE CONTRACTING AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL POLICE AIR SERVICE OR ANY PART OR PARTS THEREOF)

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Framework (Services)
Duration
6 year
Value
£553M-£277M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
26 Jan 2022
Delivery
To 01 Jun 2030 (est.)
Deadline
28 Feb 2022 12:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: UK

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

Description

This procurement aims to establish a police aviation services Framework Agreement. Immediately following the award of the Framework Agreement, WYCA intends to enter into two initial call-off contracts for: LOT 1. The lease or capital purchase of seven rotary aircraft for the police purpose, such aircraft to be modified with police role equipment; and LOT 2. The delivery of an outsourced police air support service to the London region. Or awarding under LOT 3 - A combination of Lots 1 and 2.

Lot Division

1 The Lease (or Potential Capital Purchase) of Rotary Aircraft
  • Value: £184M

The lease or potential capital purchase of Rotary Aircraft for the police purpose. A requirement of 7 aircraft is anticipated, however this may vary. The aircraft must be able to be modified with police role equipment. The contract will include the ongoing requirements of the aircraft as per the Technical Specification. Additional information: The estimated value of £184,000,000 for Lot 1 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contract will be £80,500,000. WYCA is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). Its anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 1 is: transition period plus a 10-year lease.
2 The Delivery of an Outsourced Police Air Support Service to the London Region
  • Value: £93M

Delivery of a Police Air Support service to the London Region. NPAS is looking to meet the specific Metropolitan Police and London Region availability and user requirements through a full turnkey police aviation contract. The contract will be for a service provision based upon availability. It will include fully role equipped police helicopters, instrument rated pilots and the Police Air Operators Certificate (PAOC) and approvals required to deliver a police aviation service. In addition, line and base maintenance provision and spare parts required to meet the specific London operational user requirement for availability of service and rates of flying. Additional information: WYCA is establishing a 6-year Framework Agreement (4 years plus an optional extension of 2 years). It is anticipated that the call off contract length for Lot 2 is: transition period (inclusive of obtaining PAOC) plus a 10-year contract period.
3 A Combination of Lots 1 and 2
  • Value: £277M

A combination of Lots 1 & 2. This lot will give suppliers the opportunity to bid for both lots 1 & 2 in order to provide further efficiencies. This lot is not intended to provide a blended service but to allow suppliers to submit joint costings. Additional information: Please note the estimated value of £276,680,000 for Lot 3 is based on the potential value over the full framework term. It is envisaged that the value for the initial call-off contracts will be £173,180,000.

Award Criteria

Quality 55%
Social Value 10%
price 35%

CPV Codes

  • 60400000 - Air transport services
  • 60424100 - Hire of aircraft with crew
  • 60444000 - Aircraft-operation services
  • 60440000 - Aerial and related services

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
  • Renewals are not available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Bidders are asked to note that any contract values stated within this notice are estimates only, and should not be construed as any commitment by WYCA to spend such sums. The Framework Agreement is open for use by Police Forces and Special Police Forces in the United Kingdom, and/or Police and Crime Commissioners (as defined by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011) and/or the Police Authorities (as defined in the Police Act 1964, Police Act 1996, Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, Police and Justice Act 2006, Police, Public Order and Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2006), and other relevant legislation for the constituent parts of the United Kingdom, for their respective rights and interests (or such other successor body, company, organisation who shall acquire the responsibility of any of the bodies listed here). For a full list go to: https://www.police.uk/forces Scottish Police information at: http://www.scotland.police.uk/ Police Service of Northern Ireland information at: http://www.psni.police.uk/ Police Forces of British Overseas Territories, British Sovereign Base Areas and British Crown Dependencies including but not limited to: Gibraltar information at: https://www.police.gi Cyprus information at: https://www.sbaadministration.org/ Channel Islands information at: https://jersey.police.uk https://guernsey.police.uk Isle of Man information at: https://www.iompolice.im Bidders will remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from Bidders in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence direct or indirect of any amendments made to the procurement documents by WYCA at any time. WYCA reserves the right at any time to: (i) reject any or all responses and to cancel or withdraw this procurement at any stage; (ii) award a contract without prior notice; (iii) change the basis, the procedures and the time-scales set out or referred to within the procurement documents; (iv) require a bidder to clarify any submissions in writing and/or provide additional information (failure to respond adequately may result in disqualification); (v) terminate the procurement process; and (vi) amend the terms and conditions of the selection and evaluation process. All discussions and correspondence will be deemed strictly subject to contract until a formal contract is entered into. The formal contract shall not be binding until it has been signed and dated by the duly authorised representatives of both parties subject to a sufficient number of satisfactory responses being received

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