Planning

Maritime, Aeronautical and Land Search Planning capability

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Oct 2020 at 18:30

Planning

28 Sep 2020 at 18:12

Planning

28 Sep 2020 at 17:45

Planning

28 Sep 2020 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Maritime, Aeronautical and Land Search Planning capability." This tender aims to enhance capabilities in maritime, aeronautical, and land search operations and is specifically intended for suppliers of software systems. An Early Market Engagement day will take place via Microsoft Teams on the 6th of October 2020 at 14:00, with an engagement end date set for the same day. Interested suppliers must express their interest via email at Contracts@mcga.gov.uk before the engagement closes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for software development companies and providers specialising in search and rescue technologies. Businesses experienced in delivering systems with cloud capabilities, real-time data sharing, and comprehensive training solutions will well-suited to compete. The MCA seeks innovative solutions that adhere to the established standards and offer operational support, thus enabling bidders to contribute to enhancing public services in the UK.

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Notice Title

Maritime, Aeronautical and Land Search Planning capability

Notice Description

As part of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) contract pipeline requirements, the MCA will be looking to tender a requirement for Maritime, Aeronautical and Search Planning capability (as detailed below). The MCA will holding an Early Market Engagement day via Microsoft TEAMS. This event is open to all interested suppliers and will be held on the 6th October 2020 at 14:00. This event will inform both the market of our future contract requirements and will assist MCA by informing our business case process of market interest. Suppliers who are interested in attending this event should email Contracts@mcga.gov.uk to express an interest. MCA will then provide a invitation to the event. Further details on what the MCA would be looking for are detailed below. * Provision of a system or systems providing; Maritime, Aeronautical and search planning capability. * Provision of a system providing land search planning capabilities * Provision of suitable software to enable an operator to create a Search Area Determination (SAD) and to develop a plan to allocate resources Search Area Coverage (SAC) inline with IAMSAR (Maritime and Aeronautical) and HMCG policy (Land Search). Land search HMCG policy can be provided prior to suppliers day. * Provision of standard IAMSAR standard and partial modelling models (Maritime). * Provision of an ability to share and view SAD / SAC models within and out with the secure HMCG "Blue light" network. * Provision of an Environmental data service which should include management of the various sources of data to enable the provision of Hydrographic and Environmental data for the UK Search and Rescue Region (SRR) to the SAR planning software. * Provision of an agreed frequency of software upgrades and updates to ensure that HMCG is employing the most up to date processes for SAR planning in line with IAMSAR changes. * Provision of full training on the use of the software to an initial cohort. There after training when a software upgrade has been made or within an agreed period of a previous training provision. * Provision of Computer assisted training and Computer assisted assessment to ensure maintenance of operator competency. * Provide tools and functions to aid search planners in model creation and assessment of information within the software, including annotating information and decisions made. * Provision of a Concurrent user licence model. * The System should ideally follow 'Cloud First' principles inline with the Government Digital Service. * Ability to use systems on and offline, and the ability to view a model and updates in real time by multiple users. * Capability to manage the design, installation and provide on going maintenance and support of the solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79f934b0-83ec-47e0-98e2-93ad613df17b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2318f9-dd2b-42d5-9f3a-bc4750866a0e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME & 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

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