Award

Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2021 at 10:49

TenderAmendment

16 Nov 2020 at 15:12

Tender

16 Nov 2020 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning" is organised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) based in Southampton, England. This request for tender falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of industry-specific software packages. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed on 3rd March 2021, with a contract value of £1.59 million for the provision of search and rescue planning capabilities across maritime, aeronautical, and land domains. The contract period runs from 17th March 2021 to 16th March 2026. The tender originally opened on 16th November 2020 and concluded on 17th December 2020, following an open procurement method that permitted multiple suppliers to compete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of delivering integrated systems for search and rescue operations. Companies providing technical consultancy services and custom software solutions will be well-positioned to engage, especially those familiar with maritime and aeronautical standards. The competitive nature allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, broadening the potential for collaboration and innovation in delivering advanced search planning capabilities tailored for both on and offline use.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning

Notice Description

- 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 partical 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. Additional information: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d52b977f-5acd-4156-a0e2-54dc8fc51441
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d30a8e-04db-4b39-9fbe-0ff94d942381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,590,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2021 - 16 Mar 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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
2
Supplier Names

FULCRUM MARITIME SYSTEMS

MAPYX

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