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Emergency Response & Rescue Equipment

MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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08 Jun 2026 at 09:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has recently completed the procurement process for the supply of emergency response and rescue equipment. The contract, valued at £2,500,000, has been awarded to Lyon Equipment Limited. This procurement falls under the industry category of rescue and emergency equipment and was conducted via a mini competition using the YPO Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System. The contract period extends from 21st May 2026 to 18th June 2029, and it covers deliveries to various locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in safety gear, rope rescue, and water safety equipment. SMEs and VCSEs were specifically considered, as indicated in the suitability criteria, making this an ideal opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises or community-focused organisations to expand their market reach. The selective procurement method highlights the importance of meeting specific quality and technical standards required by the MCA, thereby providing an excellent platform for businesses that can deliver specialised and high-quality safety equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Emergency Response & Rescue Equipment

Notice Description

The recently awarded contract delivers a comprehensive package to supply Rope Rescue Equipment, Hardware and Associated Rescue equipment to HM Coastguard Search and Rescue (SAR) operations to provide the operational safety of MCA personnel. This includes various types of hardware and equipment used in HM Coastguard rescue systems and MCA Survey and Inspection safe systems of work in a variety of disciplines including; Casualty care (First aid, casualty packaging, evacuation, rescue Stretchers), Search, Rope Rescue (Work at Height), Water Safety and Rescue including Flooding to support Civil Contingencies and Survey & Inspection. This procurement was a mini competition using the YPO Emergency Response and Rescue Equipment Dynamic Purchasing System (reference number 1110).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d63df0b-71a1-48d0-999d-4f1ebfb46abe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/271f8a66-ce29-4c2c-a69c-73290196e938
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lyon Equipment Limited

Further Information

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