Provision of Venue and Services for Exercise Pipedown Events 2016-19

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MINISTRY OF DEFENCE awarded a contract to Les Contamines Tourisme for the provision of venue, services, and facilities for Alpine and Nordic competitions as part of Exercise Pipedown Events 2016-19.

The contract, valued at AUD 152,597.05, covers a one-year term with options for a further three years, hosting up to an estimated 390 competitors and 40 Authority officials per year.

The venue must be on Mainland Europe, within 1,200 km of Calais, no more than 2 hours from an international airport, and have good local train and bus links.

Alpine, cross-country, and biathlon competitions must be within the same locality.

The Alpine competition must conform to Federation International de Ski (FIS) safety standards and be capable of staging a fully homologated downhill race.

The Nordic competition must meet FIS and International Biathlon Union (IBU) standards, with a dedicated biathlon facility including a 30-lane, 50 m target range, penalty loop, waxing facilities, medical assistance, commentary, snow making, timing, toilets, refreshments, storerooms, and emergency medical evacuation.

Reserve locations within 45 minutes' driving time must be provided if weather conditions prevent events.