Provision of Venue and Services for Telemark Titan Events 2016-19

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Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Schilthornbahn AG for the provision of a venue, services, and facilities for Telemark ski training and racing competitions.

The contract, valued at £34,802, covered a one-year term with options for a further three years.

The venue was required to host up to 170 personnel (150 competitors and 20 officials) for up to 15 days in January each year, and had to be located in mainland Europe, within 1200km of Calais, no more than 3 hours from an international airport, and with good public transport links.

The contractor provided slopes for beginner to race techniques, meeting FIS Telemark regulations including a jump, loom, and skating area, with homologated GS courses.

Medical and mountain rescue support, timing systems, safety provisions, race office with broadband, prize giving location, and ski preparation facilities were included.