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

Concepts

• aerial services
• fcdo
• turks & caicos islands
• royal turks & caicos police force
• tci
• caicos islands
• reconnaissance capability
• uk overseas territories
• caicos police force
• british overseas territory

Location

Turks & Caicos Islands

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

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 Options

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.

CPV Codes

• 60440000 - Aerial and related services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.

Other Information

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. ** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** See Authority's eSourcing portal for further details: https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/. Requires registration which is free and instantaneous. Navigate to Project 8102, PQQ 1253.