--- title: "UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2023-06-05" --- # UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf.json) ## Summary The UK Overseas Territories: Turks & Caicos (TCI) Air Intel, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Capacity tender is being carried out by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) on behalf of the Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force. This procurement, classified under CPV code 60440000 for aerial and related services, aims to acquire an aerial surveillance/reconnaissance asset to enhance maritime border protection, anti-smuggling efforts, search and rescue operations, and fisheries protection in the TCI. The contract period is set to begin on 1st October 2023 and end on 31st March 2025, with submissions required by 7th August 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic and written submission methods accepted. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the aerial services industry to compete for a contract with the FCDO to provide critical surveillance capabilities to support the safety and security of the TCI's territorial waters. Companies with expertise in aerial surveillance, reconnaissance aircraft operation, and maintenance services would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful bidder will need to adhere to the RTCIPF's operational requirements and maintain the aircraft according to specified standards, as outlined in the Authority's Invitation to Tender documentation available on the FCDO's eSourcing portal. ## Notice The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is the lead agency for the protection of the marine border and territorial waters of the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI). On behalf of the RTCIPF the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is looking to acquire an aerial surveillance/reconnaissance asset. The functions the asset must fulfil are: - Maritime Border Protection (irregular migration/people smuggling) - Maritime Anti-smuggling (multi commodity, drugs, firearms, people) - Maritime Search and Rescue - Fisheries Protection To fulfil these functions, the aircraft will be required to conduct; - Routine patrol following pre-determined tasking - Respond to dynamic tasking - Loitering on station to monitor identified threats. The RTCIPF will take operational control of the leased Aircraft, and will provide the pilots, crew and fuel. The Aircraft will operate under the RTCIPF's CAA Air Operators Certificate. However, the Contractor shall provide all Maintenance activity in accordance with this Requirement. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Royal Turks & Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) is the lead agency for the protection of the marine border and territorial waters of the Turks & Caicos Islands (TCI). On behalf of the RTCIPF the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is looking to acquire an aerial surveillance/reconnaissance asset. The functions the asset must fulfil are: - Maritime Border Protection (irregular migration/people smuggling) - Maritime Anti-smuggling (multi commodity, drugs, firearms, people) - Maritime Search and Rescue - Fisheries Protection To fulfil these functions, the aircraft will be required to conduct; - Routine patrol following pre-determined tasking - Respond to dynamic tasking - Loitering on station to monitor identified threats. The RTCIPF will take operational control of the leased Aircraft, and will provide the pilots, crew and fuel. The Aircraft will operate under the RTCIPF's CAA Air Operators Certificate. However, the Contractor shall provide all Maintenance activity in accordance with this Requirement. Additional information: Full details are contained in the Authority's Invitation to Tender documentation which is available on the FCDO's eSourcing portal: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/. Requires registration which is free and instantaneous. Navigate to Project 8102, ITT 5735. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015899-2023 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1A 2AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport) ### Codes - 60440000 - Aerial and related services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2023 at 18:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015899-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d3cf.json.