Prior Information Notice - Multi Point Pressure Breathing Rig

This is a prior information notice to give suppliers advance notice that the Authority intends to initiate procurement activities for a support and maintenance contract for the Multi-Point Pressure Breathing Rig (MPPBR). The MPPBR is a ground-based training device, currently based within the RAF Centre for Aviation Medicine (RAF CAM) building based at RAF Henlow. It provides students with a realistic training experience of pressurised breathing using compressed air through aircraft oxygen breathing equipment. The Authority’s requirement is for corrective, preventative and support maintenance of the MPPBR and associated in-service Post Design Service (PDS)/ad hoc tasking. In addition, the Authority is seeking the supplier to maintain, support and provide Design Organisation (DO) cover for the safe operation of the MPPBR. Estimated Procurement Timescales: Activity Estimate Date Contract Notice / DPQQ issued July 2022 ITT issued to down selected tenderers August 2022 Tender response due September / October 2022 Contract Award Late October / Early November 2022 Estimate Value: £160,000 - £200,000 (inclusive of option years and anticipated level of PDS/ad hoc tasking). Anticipated Duration: 3 years plus 2 x 1 year optional extensions. Please Note: the above information is indicative only and may be subject to change. The Authority reserves the right to not launch the procurement.