HaveQuick2
29th Nov 2009, 16:39
NOTICE OF TENDER - FOR THE SALE OF QTY
30 SURPLUS UK MoD GAZELLE AH1 HELICOPTERS
The Disposal Services Authority (DSA) would like to bring to your attention, the sale by competitive tender of 30 x Ex British Army AH1 Gazelle Helicopters.
All aircraft have been in storage for a considerable period of time. On calendar life, all aircraft are considered unserviceable. All Bright Star Lamps, Cockpit Voice Recorder, SIFF and RWR equipment currently on these aircraft will not be part of the sale.
We are looking to invite submission of proposals on the following basis:
· an outright cash purchase of all 30 x AH1 Gazelle Helicopters;
· The MoD may also consider and therefore invite an innovative proposal that would ultimately offer a greater cash return to the MoD once onward sale is completed. Any proposal should identify markets, expected costs & final sale price and offer an initial cash sum but a subsequent share of the end price which is demonstrably greater than a cash offer for outright purchase. A bank guarantee of £500K would be required for the duration of the sales imitative.
All bids must have been received by 10am on Friday 15th January 2010. Copies of all tender documentation are available on www.e-disposals.com (http://www.e-disposals.com/).
All of these aircraft are currently stored at RAF Shawbury, situated near Shrewsbury in Shropshire (except for XZ338 which is stored at HMS Sultan, Gosport). Viewings can be arranged by prior appointment and our current intention is for viewing of the aircraft to take place on the 7th, 8th or 9th of December 2009. Viewings can be arranged by prior appointment.
Any bids must be supported by an outline plan that addresses the removal and storage of the aircraft and, if the intention is to recover the aircraft to flying standard, demonstrate the capability to comply with applicable air worthiness standards. Prior to completion of the sale, the DSA require visibility of contractor and sub-contractor licences in this respect.
The Tail Numbers include: XW848, XW909, XW913, XX371, XX383, XX386, XX394, XZ398, XX409, XX416, XX437, XX438, XX439, XX445, XX455, XX456, XX462, XZ291, XZ292, XZ304, XZ314, XZ324, XZ338, XZ344, ZA728, ZA773, ZA776, ZA726, ZB673, ZB688
Does any money from these sales go back into the MoD purchasing pot? Or am I being a bit naive? Although I don't suppose even the sale of all of these would go very far towards funding a single brand new cab.
Not sure about their "innovative proposal", clutching at straws perhaps?
30 SURPLUS UK MoD GAZELLE AH1 HELICOPTERS
The Disposal Services Authority (DSA) would like to bring to your attention, the sale by competitive tender of 30 x Ex British Army AH1 Gazelle Helicopters.
All aircraft have been in storage for a considerable period of time. On calendar life, all aircraft are considered unserviceable. All Bright Star Lamps, Cockpit Voice Recorder, SIFF and RWR equipment currently on these aircraft will not be part of the sale.
We are looking to invite submission of proposals on the following basis:
· an outright cash purchase of all 30 x AH1 Gazelle Helicopters;
· The MoD may also consider and therefore invite an innovative proposal that would ultimately offer a greater cash return to the MoD once onward sale is completed. Any proposal should identify markets, expected costs & final sale price and offer an initial cash sum but a subsequent share of the end price which is demonstrably greater than a cash offer for outright purchase. A bank guarantee of £500K would be required for the duration of the sales imitative.
All bids must have been received by 10am on Friday 15th January 2010. Copies of all tender documentation are available on www.e-disposals.com (http://www.e-disposals.com/).
All of these aircraft are currently stored at RAF Shawbury, situated near Shrewsbury in Shropshire (except for XZ338 which is stored at HMS Sultan, Gosport). Viewings can be arranged by prior appointment and our current intention is for viewing of the aircraft to take place on the 7th, 8th or 9th of December 2009. Viewings can be arranged by prior appointment.
Any bids must be supported by an outline plan that addresses the removal and storage of the aircraft and, if the intention is to recover the aircraft to flying standard, demonstrate the capability to comply with applicable air worthiness standards. Prior to completion of the sale, the DSA require visibility of contractor and sub-contractor licences in this respect.
The Tail Numbers include: XW848, XW909, XW913, XX371, XX383, XX386, XX394, XZ398, XX409, XX416, XX437, XX438, XX439, XX445, XX455, XX456, XX462, XZ291, XZ292, XZ304, XZ314, XZ324, XZ338, XZ344, ZA728, ZA773, ZA776, ZA726, ZB673, ZB688
Does any money from these sales go back into the MoD purchasing pot? Or am I being a bit naive? Although I don't suppose even the sale of all of these would go very far towards funding a single brand new cab.
Not sure about their "innovative proposal", clutching at straws perhaps?