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.
Background
Force Development and 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 Robson Parachuting Centre Weston on the Green (RPC(W)), the following services are required; civilian aircraft, pilot (chief pilot), ground support and aviation Subject Matter Expert (SME). These services will have to be conducted in accordance with the relevant regulations, these being; the British Parachute Association (BPA) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The parachute season will cover the period from February to mid-December annually.
Requirement
The requirement is for an enabling contract to include three core years commencing 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.. 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 940kg and must be capable of despatching parachutists between 3,500-13,500ft. The Aircraft must be able to reach Flight Level 135 in at least 20 Minutes. The Provision of aircraft to support static line and Free Fall parachuting at RPC(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 seven weeks at a time; these 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 full time 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. Qualification is to be held on aircraft type to be flown. The ability to draw fuel from AVTUR fuel supply is essential. An appointed qualified BPA Chief Pilot is required, this role can be nominated to the pilot or Aviation SME but must be stated and remain in the Terms of Reference.
Provision for 1 x full-time Ground Support Staff required on an average of 37 hours per week per year. Duties include, but not limited to aircraft start up, refuelling, packing parachute systems, driving support vehicles.
Provision for 1 x Aviation SME, will be required for a maximum of 45 days per year. The SME should be a qualified BP A pilot with relevant knowledge of CAA and Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regulations and experience with parachute operations.
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