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Supply of Transit 350 AWD

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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27 Jul 2026 at 09:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the supply of six Transit 350 AWD vehicles, intended to support Coastguard Search and Rescue operations both locally and nationally. This procurement, falling under the 'Motor vehicles' industry category, was facilitated through a call-off from the Government Commercial Agency's framework agreement for standard and specialist vehicles (reference RM6244). The procurement was conducted using a selective method and is currently in the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Ford Motor Company Limited. The vehicles will be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international destinations. The contract period begins on 7th July 2026 and ends on 6th January 2027, with the total contract valued at £170,072.40.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses capable of supplying specialised motor vehicles, especially those with the ability to offer 'blue light' fitted response vehicles. Ideal candidates for similar future tenders would include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the automotive supply chain, given the procurement's suitability criteria. Engaging in frameworks such as this can help businesses grow by establishing a foothold within government procurement circles, particularly those focused on government frameworks and contracts involving critical public services like search and rescue operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Transit 350 AWD

Notice Description

Purchase of six Transit 350 AWD Vehicles for HMCG. These are 'blue light' fitted response vehicles which will support Coastguard Search and Rescue operations locally and nationally. These vehicles can transport personal and their equipment, and they will be used to move specialist equipment to support incidents both locally and nationally, act as a command vehicle and can also be utilised in day-to-day logistics support. This purchase has been faciliated by using the Government Commercial Agency Purchase of Standard and Specialist Vehicles framework agreement (reference RM6244).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb2f14ab-e4bb-4a91-84c6-fa24f2c2eb4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2236e0da-5ce4-49c8-bb97-0174e1dd7efc
Current Stage
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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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34100000 - Motor vehicles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,072 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£170,072 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jan 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

FORD MOTOR

Further Information

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