Hire of helicopters with crew. Requests to participate are sought for the provision of a Falkland islands support helicopter service capability to support British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI), based in the Falkland islands. It is anticipated this service will be provided on a contractor owned, contractor operated (COCO) basis for an initial period of between one year and eight months and two years and eight months with options to extend for a further 2 years.

Interested parties should note that the contracting authority reserves the right to carry out a supplier down selection exercise via pre-qualification questionnaire (PQQ) prior to issue of invitations to tender.

Closing date for receipt of requests to participate is 28.5.12.