Strategic Consulting for Advanced Aviation Training Facilities and Simulator Procurement at AAI Airports

Work Description - Appointment Of Consulting Firm For Establishment Of Full Flight Simulator Ffs And Type Rating Training Organization Trto Facility Strategy, Procurement And Program Management Support At Aai Airports

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Public Sector Undertaking, invites open tenders from eligible and experienced consulting firms for the "Appointment of Consulting Firm for Establishment of Full Flight Simulator (FFS) and Type Rating Training Organization (TRTO) Facility Strategy, Procurement and Program Management Support at AAI Airports." This crucial consultancy service, referenced as AAI/BDU/FFS /CONSULTANCY/2026-27, seeks expert assistance to develop comprehensive strategies, manage procurement processes, and provide robust program management for establishing cutting-edge aviation training infrastructure. The project is anticipated to span 854 days and will be primarily based at Varanasi Airport, CARO Begumpet. Prospective bidders must pay a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹11,800 and furnish an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹25,00,000, although EMD exemption is permitted under specified conditions. Bidding documents can be downloaded from May 14, 2026, 09:30 AM, until July 27, 2026, 06:00 PM. The bid submission period commences concurrently on May 14, 2026, 09:30 AM, and concludes on July 27, 2026, 06:00 PM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on May 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Meeting Room BD Cell, 3rd Floor, C-Block, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, New Delhi-110003, for clarification of queries. Technical and financial bids are required to be submitted in a two-cover system, with bids scheduled for opening on July 31, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The Tender Inviting Authority, ED (LM And BD), located at Airport Terminal Building Safdarjung, New Delhi-110003, encourages all interested and qualified firms to review the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) and associated documents available on the e-procurement portal for detailed requirements.