Periodic indicative notice – utilities
This notice is a periodic indicative notice only
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Highlands and Islands Airports Limited
Head Office, Inverness Airport
Inverness
IV2 7JB
UK
Telephone: +44 1667462445
E-mail: procurement@hial.co.uk
Fax: +44 1667464300
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.hial.co.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13542
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
I.6) Main activity
Airport-related activities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Technological Advances in Airport Fire Service Training
II.1.2) Main CPV code
34152000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
This is a Request for Information (RFI) as HIAL have a requirement for the development of Airport Fire Service Training to incorporate technological advances and new approaches to training and competence with a decrease in the use of kerosene, LPG and carbonaceous fires.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
Main site or place of performance:
Airports located at Barra, Benbecula, Campbeltown, Dundee, Inverness, Islay, Kirkwall, Stornoway, Sumburgh, Tiree and Wick.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
HIAL are in the process of transitioning towards a training and competence model that ensures firefighter and incident command competence with a decrease in the use of kerosene, lpg and carbonaceous fires.
The intent is, where possible, to utilise alternative means of ensuring competence. It is envisioned that these alternative means may include digital simulation, virtual reality, use of synthetic smoke and associated equipment.
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks Innovative approaches to how new technology can support competence.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
31/01/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=740184.
(SC Ref:740184)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
31/07/2023