Planning

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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

30 Jun 2022 at 08:32

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is initiating a procurement process titled "UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity." This tender falls under the air transport services industry category and is focused on enhancing aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to support the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force. Currently in the planning stage, the engagement period is set to conclude on 31 July 2022. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for the week commencing 18 July 2022, aimed at gathering expert feedback to shape the final requirements before the formal tender process begins.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focusing on aviation services, particularly those offering aircraft leasing or sales, maintenance, and operational solutions. Companies well-suited for this engagement include SMEs with expertise in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance technologies, as well as those with experience in servicing British Overseas Territories. Engaging in this procurement will enable these businesses to expand their market presence and contribute to critical law enforcement capabilities in the region.

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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, week-commencing Monday 18 July 2022. The event will be virtual, at a time to accommodate UK and Caribbean based suppliers. Further details are available on the Authority's eSourcing portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/. Requires registration which is free and instantaneous. Navigate to Project 8102, PQQ 1253. Additional information: The Authority will hold a supplier engagement event prior to the tender, week-commencing Monday 18 July 2022. The event will be virtual, at a time to accommodate UK and Caribbean based suppliers. Further details are available on the Authority's eSourcing portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/. Requires registration which is free and instantaneous. Navigate to Project 8102, PQQ 1253.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc3a3047-dd70-4217-8147-82b358f45703
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14193751-465a-4459-801d-9469ca3c69f5
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
30 Jun 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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