Planning

UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

18 Jul 2022 at 10:23

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) seeking options for air intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to support the Turks & Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The title of the tender is "UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity". Currently, the process is at the planning stage, with an engagement event scheduled for 21 July 2022, aimed at gathering feedback to shape the final tender requirements. The deadline for registering interest in the supplier engagement event is 31 July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in air transport services, particularly those capable of providing aerial surveillance solutions. Enterprises that specialise in leasing aircraft, aviation maintenance, or acquiring ISR-capable aircraft would be well-suited to compete, including SMEs that might offer innovative services within the aviation sector. The project could enhance capabilities to address issues such as irregular migration and smuggling in the region, presenting a valuable chance for businesses looking to expand their operations in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity

Notice Description

FCDO is seeking engagement from suppliers on the options for providing aerial intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability to support the Turks & Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. The main objective at this stage is to seek expert feedback in order to shape and develop the final Statement of Requirements prior to launching a formal tender process. Objectives of the contract are to increase the capability of Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force to detect, deter and intercept irregular migration and provide an additional anti-smuggling, search and rescue and law enforcement platform. Subject to feedback from suppliers following the market engagement event, the Authority is currently considering solutions based on the following three scenarios: 1. Leasing an aircraft with ISR capability under ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) model - supplier provides not just aircraft, but also crew, maintenance package and insurance. Number of days per week and hours of operation are to be determined, but there may be a requirement for the aircraft to be available 24/7/365. 2. Lease of aircraft with ISR capability only - maintenance package options appreciated. Crewing would be RTCIPF responsibility. 3. Outright purchase of ISR capable aircraft, including information on maintenance support packages. RTCIPF will take on all responsibility for crewing, maintenance, upkeep, etc. The Authority will hold a supplier engagement event prior to the tender, on Thursday 21 July 2022 at 14:00 UK time (BST) / 09:00 TCI time/US EDT. The event will be virtual, at a time to accommodate UK and Caribbean based suppliers. It will be a virtual event only via Microsoft Teams. If you wish to register to attend the event please register via Microsoft Forms at this link: https://bit.ly/3OGKZAd. Specific joining instructions will be sent to the email address which you input into the form. Please note there is no direct link between the Microsoft Form and the FCDO's eSourcing portal. In order to participate in the subsequent tender you will need to ensure you are registered on our eSourcing portal - the registration process is free and instantaneous: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/, then navigate to Project 8102; PQQ 1253. Additional information: The Authority will hold a supplier engagement event prior to the tender on Thursday 21 July 2022 at 14:00 UK time (BST) / 09:00 TCI time/US EDT. It will be a virtual event only via Microsoft Teams. If you wish to register to attend the event please register via Microsoft Forms at this link: https://bit.ly/3OGKZAd. Specific joining instructions will be sent to the email address which you input into the form. Please note there is no direct link between the Microsoft Form and the FCDO's eSourcing portal. In order to participate in the subsequent tender you will need to ensure you are registered on our eSourcing portal - the registration process is free and instantaneous: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/, then navigate to Project 8102; PQQ 1253.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-00f9f9ba-7037-47d5-8ddd-484ebac2ae4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/319c7486-371e-4fbe-98df-8a5e8f3e6ae8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60400000 - Air transport services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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