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HMCG DRONE TECHNOLOGY TRIAL - PART 1: PURCHASE OF DRONE EQUIPMENT

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 Jun 2023 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award process for the tender titled "HMCG DRONE TECHNOLOGY TRIAL - PART 1: PURCHASE OF DRONE EQUIPMENT" in the goods category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from March 9, 2023, to March 31, 2023, with a contract value of £23,000. The tender deadline was February 22, 2023, and the procurement was initiated as part of a trial to assess the operational use of drones in emergency services.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone technology products and services, particularly those tailored for hazardous environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Suppliers like COPTRZ LTD have secured the contract with MCA, located in Southampton, England. Businesses willing to innovate and provide cost-effective solutions enhancing operational safety and situational awareness stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMCG DRONE TECHNOLOGY TRIAL - PART 1: PURCHASE OF DRONE EQUIPMENT

Notice Description

The MCA intends trailing 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. These drone platforms must be suitable for Emergency Service usage. It has been widely proven in the Emergency Services across the world that operational drone use is an extremely cost-effective method of increasing operational safety and increased situational awareness whilst also saving lives. Two Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) teams will take part in the trial and the results of this trial will help to inform future requirements should the concept of operational drone use be approved. The following framework was used for this contract YPO 992 - Drones and Associated Products and Services Lot 1: Category G - SPECIALIST DRONE FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac34d317-b462-424d-836e-e04b98a72ad8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a989f2d-23c5-406f-bb52-62ef8e17c865
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
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

COPTRZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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