If Lavery's got it right & they're replacing the Squirrel it's probably for the sake of standardisation.
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I have heard that it is because of standardisation, the squirrel is far from worn out.
Slightly off topic, but the pilots and instructors for the IAC EC-135's have already been picked.
edited for negative spelling abilityLast edited by Turkey; 26 April 2005, 09:56."We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
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Originally posted by FMolloyStandardisation, it doesn't make sense to have such variety in a small fleet.
This says they are doing something right (finally).
-YMeh.
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Originally posted by FMolloyStandardisation, it doesn't make sense to have such variety in a small fleet.
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.
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I dont see a problem with serving members of the Gardai actually operating there own Aircraft. There would be no need for new legislation as they are still members of the security forces."Why am I using a new putter? Because the last one didn't float too well." -Craig Stadler
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I don't either but I think it's much better to have AC pilots doing the flying. After all, the pilots are there, the facilities etc are in place and there doesn't seem to be any problems so why change it? It's not as if the AC has a surplus of aircraft and not enough pilots"Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied."
Otto Von Bismark
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They should have contracted civilian pilots fly these aircraft. While it would be nice for some Gardai who have chopper tickets to be the force's "top guns", it would be an admin nightmare. The number of qualified garda pilots is low, certainly not enough to cover all shifts, sick time, leave, etc. And will they be happy receiving Garda pay for this position? Will they want a huge "Pilot Allowance?" Other members will be campaigning to receive flight training on the taxpayers dime. The Garda brass won't have the balls to tell them to get F*cked, because some Asst Commissioner's son may want the job in a few years...(it actually hapened!! They gave him a command position in the ERU instead !!!!).
By letting the operation of the aircraft be the responsibility of a civilian contractor the force can wash its hands of all the nonsense admin and HR issues. They can demand a pilot for whenever they need, and not have to worry about coverage, shifts, sick time, leave, etc. It's all up to the contractor.
From what I've heard, perhaps someone can confirm or deny, it isn't too hard to obtain an observers slot on the Air Support Unit. It's not that popular with the membership and has quite a high turnover. Surprises me, but then again, it wasn't a GASU member who told me, so I never attached much credence to it.
Later.No-one, I think, is in my tree...
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Knowing one GASU member,and one Former member,it is very difficult to get into the unit,whose selection process is similar to ERU training. It is tougher to remain though,as fitness must be maintained(helis have a max take off weight) and you have no "return of work".
Draw your own conclusions. The unit expanded greatly in recent years,however intakes are small,while applications are high. The selection process has a high dropout rate. Most young gardai Joined to arrest criminals,not watch them from the sky.
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.
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Title: Supply,Delivery of a new Eurocopter EC135 T2 Helicopter with McAlpine(MHL) Police Role Equipment Fit
Awarding Authority: Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform
Publication date: 14-Jun-2005
Application Deadline:
Tender Deadline Date: 09-Aug-2005
Tender Deadline Time: 15:00
Notice Type: Tenders
Has Documents: Yes
Abstract: The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, on behalf of An Garda Síochána, invites tenders for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Single Pilot IFR light helicopter, with full manufacturers warranty and McAlpine (MHL) Police Role Equipment Fit, to the stated specification, and delivery to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, Ireland. The McAlpine Police Role Equipment Fit is the bathtub shaped pod fitted to the underbelly of the aircraft to house part of the role equipment etc. and to allow for a clutter free cabin.
The primary mission will be to provide patrol and response capability in the assistance of operational ground units of An Garda Síochána, the Irish National Police Force. The aircraft will be required to operate by day and by night (subject to visual weather minima), with the broad objective being to seek out and identify the target, establish and maintain visual contract with the target while directing ground units to the scene or to intercept. The expected utilisation of the aircraft will be approx. 800 hours per annum.
The aircraft will operate on the State (Military) Register.
Additional Documents
Description Name Size
RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána.doc 739840
Revised RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochán Revised RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána.doc 739840
( Express an interest in this notice to obtain these documents)
Contact Information
Main Contact: gardaprocurement@justice.ie
Admin Contact: tendergs@iol.ie
Technical Contact: N/a
Other Contact: tendergs@iol.ie
Full Notice Text
I.2) Address from which further information can be obtained
As in I.1 If different, see Annex A
I.3) Address from which documentation may be obtained
As in I.1 If different, see Annex A
I.4) Address to which Tenders/Requests to participate must be sent
As in I.1 If different, see Annex A
I.5) Type of contracting Authority
Central Level EU Institution Other
Regional/local Level Body governed by public law
Section II: Object of the Contract
II.1) Description
II.1.1) Type of works contract
II.1.2) Type of supplies contract
Purchase Rent Lease
Hire-purchase Combination of these
II.1.3) Type of service contract
II.1.4) Is it a framework agreement
No
II.1.5) Title attributed to the contract by the contracting authority
Supply,Delivery of a new Eurocopter EC135 T2 Helicopter with McAlpine(MHL) Police Role Equipment Fit
II.1.6) Description/object of the contract
The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, on behalf of An Garda Síochána, invites tenders for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Single Pilot IFR light helicopter, with full manufacturers warranty and McAlpine (MHL) Police Role Equipment Fit, to the stated specification, and delivery to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, Ireland. The McAlpine Police Role Equipment Fit is the bathtub shaped pod fitted to the underbelly of the aircraft to house part of the role equipment etc. and to allow for a clutter free cabin.
The primary mission will be to provide patrol and response capability in the assistance of operational ground units of An Garda Síochána, the Irish National Police Force. The aircraft will be required to operate by day and by night (subject to visual weather minima), with the broad objective being to seek out and identify the target, establish and maintain visual contract with the target while directing ground units to the scene or to intercept. The expected utilisation of the aircraft will be approx. 800 hours per annum.
The aircraft will operate on the State (Military) Register.
NOTE: Further information relating to this notice is available on the eTenders Web Site at http://www.etenders.gov.ie/Search/Se....aspx?ID=12588.
II.1.7) Site or location of works, place of delivery or performance
Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin, Ireland.
NUTS Code IE021
II.1.8) Nomenclature
II.1.8.1) Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
Main vocabulary Supplementary vocabulary (when applicable)
Main object 35312000
Additional objects
32323000
32522000
29812300
32333000
35351000
II.1.8.2) Other relevant nomenclature (CPA/CPC)
II.1.9) Division into lots
No
II.1.10) Will variants be accepted
No
II.2) Quantity or Scope of the Contract
II.2.1) Total quantity or scope
II.2.2) Options. Description and time when they may be exercised
II.3) Duration of the contract or limit for completion
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial and Technical Information
III.1) Conditions Relating to the Contract
III.1.1) Deposits and guarantees required
III.1.2) Main Terms of financing and payment and/or reference to the relevant provisions
Payment for the supply and delivery of the aircraft, covered by this invitation to tender will be in accordance with the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, 1997. All invoices must be submitted in Euro (€) and accompanied by a signed and stamped verification docket. Invoicing arrangements will be agreed with the successful supplier following the award of contract. The successful tenderer will be obliged to pay sub-contractors in accordance with the Prompt Payment of Accounts Act, 1997.
III.1.3) Legal form to be taken by the grouping of suppliers, contractors or service providers to who legal contract is awarded
III.2) Conditions for Participation
III.2.1) General Conditions
Please see RFT
III.2.1.1) Legal Position - means of proof required
III.2.1.2) Economic and Financial Capacity- means of proof required
III.2.1.3) Technical Capacity- means of proof required
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Type of Procedure
Open Accelerated Restricted
Restricted Accelerated Negotiated
Negotiated
IV.1.1) Have candidates already been selected?
No
IV.1.2) Justification for the choice of accelerated procedure
IV.1.3) Previous publication concerning the same contract
IV.1.3.1) Prior information notice concerning the same contract
Notice Number 2005/S 79-076400 of 22-04-2005
IV.1.3.2) Other previous publications
IV.1.4) Envisaged number of suppliers which will be invited to tender
IV.2) Award Criteria
A) Lowest Price No
B) The most economically advantageous tender in terms of:
B1) Criteria as stated below Yes
1 - Technical & Operational Specification and Merit
2 - Cost
3 - Role Equipment Technical & Operational Specification and Merit
4 - Product and Technical Support
5 - Warranties
In descending order of priority: Yes
B2) Criteria as stated in contract documents: No
IV.3 Administrative Information
IV.3.1) Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority
T.184/2005
IV.3.2) Conditions for obtaining contract document and additional documents
Obtainable until
Price (where applicable) Currency
Terms and method of payment
IV.3.3) Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
19-07-2005 Time (when applicable) 15:00
IV.3.4) Dispatch of invitations to tender to selected candidates
Estimated date
IV.3.5) Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up
EN
IV.3.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain its tender
Until 16-11-2005
IV.3.7) Conditions for opening tenders
IV.3.7.1) Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders (where applicable)
Tenders will be opened in the presence of at least three people. Persons authorised to be present at the opening of tenders will be determined by the contracting authority.
IV.3.7.2) Date, time and place
Date Time
Place
Section VI: Other Information
VI.1) Is this notice a Non Mandatory one?
No
VI.2) Indicate Whether this Procurement is a Recurrent one and the Estimated Timing for Further Notices to be Published
VI.3) Does the contract relate to a Project/Programme financed by EU Funds?
No
If yes, indicate the project/programme and any useful reference
VI.4) Additional Information
(ET Ref:12588)
VI.5) Dispatch date of this Notice
14-06-2005
Further Information
Information added to the notice since publication.
14-Jun-2005 RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána
Request for Tender for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána.
14-Jun Submission Deadline/Application Deadline Date(s) Changed
The Deadline date was changed from 19-Jul-2005 to 9-August-2005.
In correct date on Tender document
15-Jun-2005 RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána
Revised RFT for the supply and delivery of a new Eurocopter EC 135 T2 Helicopter to An Garda Síochána. Change of final date for receipt of queries to 26th July, 2005. Change of final date for receipt of tender proposals to 9th August, 2005.
Catch-22 says they have a right to do anything we can't stop them from doing.
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