ATC initial training

1. Basic Air Traffic Controller Training. 2. Aerodrome Control (ADC) Rating Training. 3. Approach Control

ATC initial training

Irish Defence Forces_1144

## Summary The Irish Defence Forces are seeking a contractor to provide ATC initial training services, including Basic Air Traffic Controller Training, Aerodrome Control (ADC) Rating Training, and Approach Control Procedural (APP) Rating Training. The contract is valued at €250,000 and will be performed in Dublin, Ireland for a duration of 24 months.

## Scope & Deliverables * Provide ATC initial training services to the Irish Defence Forces * Include Basic Air Traffic Controller Training, Aerodrome Control (ADC) Rating Training, and Approach Control Procedural (APP) Rating Training * Perform training services in Dublin, Ireland

## Key Requirements * Eligibility: Economic operators may participate in this procurement * Qualifications: Not stated * Certifications: Not stated * Experience: Relevant experience in providing ATC initial training services is required

## Commercials & Timeline * Estimated value: €250,000 * Submission deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00 IST * Contract duration: 24 months * Framework/DPS: No framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system in place

## How to Bid * Submission method: Electronic submission via etenders.gov.ie * Languages: English * Key documents to prepare: + Tenderer's Statement (Appendix 3) + Declaration as to Personal Circumstances of Tenderer (Appendix 4) + Services Contract (Appendix 5)

## Bid Considerations * This tender may suit contractors with experience in providing ATC initial training services, particularly those with a presence in Ireland. * Opportunities: The contract offers a significant opportunity for a contractor to provide essential training services to the Irish Defence Forces. * Risks: + High competition from other bidders + Complex requirements and specifications outlined in the tender documents

Open procedure. Any interested supplier may submit a tender. There is no shortlisting stage — all compliant bids received by the deadline are evaluated against the published award criteria. It is the most common route for Irish public contracts and is open to SMEs and new entrants.

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