Tender

Aerial Surveillance Contract

MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Tender

05 Sep 2018 at 08:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is seeking bids for an Aerial Surveillance Contract, a vital procurement in the maritime safety and environmental protection sector, located in Southampton, England. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to conclude on 30th September 2018. With a budget of £20 million, this selective procurement will employ a competitive procedure with negotiation, aiming to establish a contract that commences on 31st December 2018 and runs for five years, with the possibility of extending for a further two years.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial surveillance and maritime services, particularly those equipped with all-weather capabilities for search and rescue, tracking, and pollution monitoring within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone. Smaller and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to foster diverse competition and innovation. Businesses with experience in providing similar aerial services will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Aerial Surveillance Contract

Notice Description

As an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), the Authority develops and implements the Government's maritime safety and environmental protection strategy by, amongst other roles, monitoring the coasts and seas and responding to emergencies. The Authority has two broad objectives: firstly to ensure safety through accident prevention and effective search and rescue coordination and response, improve the safety of ships and people at sea and at the coast; and secondly to protect the environment through monitoring of ships and response to pollution incidents protect the marine environment. The Authority's vision is to be a world-class organisation that is committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the coastal environment. In order to achieve its vision the Authority requires the successful supplier to provide a non-military aerial surveillance service to assist with to Search and Rescue and counter pollution operations. The Authority requires the successful supplier (the "Supplier") to provide, following an initial mobilisation and acceptance period potentially of six to eighteen months, a non-military aerial surveillance service for a period of five years plus potential extension periods of up to two years. The Authority requires an all-weather 24/7 capability to provide aerial surveillance, tracking, detection, observation, transmission of data and support to Search and Rescue (SAR) and counter pollution operations within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone ("UKEZZ") and UK Search and Rescue Region ("UKSRR"). This service shall be interoperable with other Government departments and agencies and neighbouring nations. The Authority, through the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre ("ARCC"), will act as the sole tasking authority. In contracting with the Supplier the Authority will be acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc33cf-d05c-4fa7-96aa-4ce65779e207
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

35611600 - Maritime patrol aircrafts

60445000 - Aircraft operating services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

90715000 - Pollution investigation services

90733000 - Services related to water pollution

90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Neil Grant
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02380 329275 ext 275

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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