Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13b89-2e9f-70a7-bf52-0455e02885ca/701578778-fsast-acdc-power-systems-trainer pending GB open procedure # 701578778 - FsAST - AC/DC Power Systems Trainer [Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence) Estimated value Not stated Published 6 Sept 2021 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. ## About this tender The training aid is to replace five existing DC PSTs that were built in 1999 and run on DOS based PCs. The requirement is to replace/modernise the current training aid to enable and meet the following: - Must be capable of demonstrating twin AC and DC aircraft systems - Ability for the trainer to inject faults into the system so that trainees can identify symptoms of a fault and carry out fault diagnosis - Ability for trainer to live monitor (snoop) on an individual trainee or group of trainees’ activities - Must be representative of a modern generic twin engine rotary wing aircraft electrical system - Must have an ability to emulate engine starting/power up - Must have safe working voltages - Requires associated suite of Test and Measurement equipment - Capable of being upgraded easily to maintain currency over time - Emulation of the hardware for conceptualising the entire system and in component parts - Emulation for LRU/component replacement after diagnosis - Ability to fault find to a specific point in a circuit ie broken wire, loose terminal, faulty LRU etc - Requires in-built systems bite health monitor - Software must be able to run on a Virtual Learning Environment network solution - Must be able to virtually fault find using only the software through emulation on a laptop/PC – remote to the training aid - Software should contain interactive wiring diagrams for the training aid and a suite of associated documentation - Must be able deliver a fault log for the trainee to reflect on actions taken and errors made - Ground power connection capable of simulating incorrect phase rotation and frequency ### Information Requested Based on the information above, there are key questions the Authority would like information and feedback on: - What COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) and/or MOTS (Military Off-The-Shelf) options are available and what are the ROM costs? Costs to include licence/support options - What development paths are underway that may meet the requirement? - Who holds the Intellectual Property Rights? - What options are available for further consideration to meet the requirement with further R&D? Additional information: Please note that this is a Request For Information (RFI) only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described above, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market. Read full description ## CPV classification Emulation software package Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-02ddc1-2021-09-06T22:45:03+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-02ddc1-2021-09-06T22:45:03+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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