Award

Supply of Drones and Associated Training for HMCG

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

09 May 2025 at 12:59

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process under the title "Supply of Drones and Associated Training for HMCG". This tender falls within the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) and aims to enhance the agency's operational capabilities. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the contract award announced on 8th May 2025. The contract period spans from 12th May 2025 to 11th May 2027, involving delivery across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond. The award value is £41,862.29, with the full contract estimated to be worth £300,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in drone technology and related training services, offering potential growth through collaboration with a high-profile government agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for these entities. Companies with a strong portfolio in innovative technology solutions and emergency response services, especially those able to provide comprehensive and reliable solutions within the specified regions, would find this project aligns well with their capabilities for expansion and increased market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Drones and Associated Training for HMCG

Notice Description

MCA intends to continue the trial for the use of drone platforms within HM Coastguard's normal area of responsibility and they will be deployed from scene for the purposes of supporting the delivery of our functions. This is a call-off requirement from Procurement Services Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services framework agreement (Y23046).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d4a55-e4cd-4dfd-b27e-4f5bee58dc31
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,862 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2027 1-2 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
Post Town
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

IRED

Further Information

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