Parts for aircraft. Repair, maintenance and associated services related to aircraft and other equipment. Expressions of interest are invited from companies interested in bidding for the Manufacture of new and the provision of a spares inclusive enabling arrangement for the Repair and Reconditioning of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Propellers (as used on the Spitfire, Hurricane, Chipmunk, Lancaster and Dakota aircraft). The requirement is split into 3 distinct parts, and prospective bidders may express interest in one or other part, or the entire package.
Part 1: Spitfire, Hurricane & Chipmunk Propellers (Supply, Repair & Recondition):
Propeller Type: Currently fitted to:
a. Dowty RX5/18 Spitfire
b. Dowty R12/4F5/4 Spitfire
c. Dowty R19/5F5/1 Spitfire
d. Dowty R5/4F5/4 Spitfire
e. Dowty RS5/13 Hurricane
f. Fairy Reed Chipmunk
Part 2: Post Design Services (PDS) and Technical Queries associated with Spitfire, Hurricane & Chipmunk Propellers.
Part 3: Lancaster and Dakota Propellers (Supply, Repair & Recondition):
a. Hamilton Type 23-EX-583
b. Hamilton Type 23-E-50
The BBMF currently operates several historic aircraft types out of RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire. The aircraft are used in flying displays from March to October and undergo maintenance outside these months. Therefore, timely completion of work on propellers is very important and will be high on the Authority's list of criteria for company selection. It is envisaged that the contract will commence in Dec 2012, it will be reviewed periodically, and will last for 4 years. The propellers will be fed in as required by the Authority. All propellers fed in for repair will need to be returned to BBMF RAF Coningsby no later than mid-February of the following year. In addition, there may be a requirement to carry out ad-hoc on-site repairs.
Additional information.
The Authority would welcome any innovative bids, in support of this requirement. Any such innovative proposals that depart from the stated technical and/or contractual requirements should be submitted in addition to, and not as a substitute for, the requirements stated in the Authority's tender documents. However, as already indicated, a prospective contractor might wish to bid for the Supply, Repair and Reconditioning of all BBMF propellers, or a package of work as outlined above.
Companies wishing to express their interest in this requirement must have experience in undertaking all aspects of Supply, Repair and Reconditioning for these or similar propellers, and should hold current ISO 9001:2000 certification, or recognised equivalent, such as CAA approval.
Companies expressing interest may be required to complete the Authority's pre-qualification questionnaire.