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

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

29 Jun 2022 at 21:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is currently in the Planning stage for a procurement titled "UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity." This initiative falls under the services industry, specifically categorised as Aerial and related services (CPV code 60440000). The engagement aims to develop aerial intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities to assist the Royal Turks & Caicos Police Force in addressing irregular migration and enhancing law enforcement. A supplier engagement event is scheduled for the week commencing 18 July 2022, with a submission deadline for interested suppliers set for 31 July 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in aerial services, aircraft leasing, or surveillance technology. Companies that can provide aircraft capable of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities, either through leasing arrangements or outright purchase, will be well-placed to compete. The successful bidder will potentially secure a contract lasting up to three years, with various operational scenarios under consideration that include comprehensive service support options. Businesses interested in this market should prepare for an active engagement process to help shape the final Statement of Requirements.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. 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.

Renewal: The Authority is likely to have a need for the requirement for up to three years. Subject to feedback from the supplier engagement event, the contract will have a validity of up to 24 months with optional extensions at the agreement of both parties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034c4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017830-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tony.mesarowicz@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2070081500

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

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