Supply and Support of Type 37 and 37A Transformer Rectifiers.

Descriptions

Rectifiers. The authority has a requirement for a capability to provide aircraft electrical ground power at 24-30V d.c. output utilising an external 415V a.c. 3 phase input via a BS EN 60309 input plug. Requirement for power is for fixed and rotary wing aircraft within the Military Air Environment (MAE) and for other locations such as aircraft servicing bays.The equipment shall meet but not be limited to the following:(a) Equipment shall be compliant with current EEC directives, UK regulation and ISO standards relating to Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (Electrical ground power units) including EN 12312-20, EN 1915-1 Aircraft ground support equipment, MIL-STD-704F, ISO 1540 and 6858 for characteristics of aircraft electrical systems. It shall also be compliant with EMC requirements of DEF-STAN 59-411 part 1 para 13.4.2 and MIL-STD-461F.(b) The equipment must be capable of providing an output of 400A continuous and 1550A peak.(c) Must be capable of being easily manually positioned around the aircraft by two or fewer personnel, operated by a single person and have an emergency stop switch. It shall have anti FOD characteristics.(d) Where connection is to aircraft it shall be via a 28V STANAG 3302 plug to ISO 461-1 and 461-2. It shall be provided with a cable length to operate the system at a suitable and safe distance from the aircraft.(e) Equipment must be suitable for outdoor use, operate at a temperature range of -10ºC to +45ºC and inform user of system status to enable effective and efficient operation.Important note: This Requirement is being run under the Accelerated Restricted Procedure. Please read the advert carefully before responding to ensure you can meet the short timescales. There will strictly be no extension to any of the timescales and any Expressions of Interest that are received after the closing date will not be accepted.