UK Mission Control Centre and Antenna Service Cospas-Sarsat System Support

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "UK Mission Control Centre and Antenna Service Cospas-Sarsat System Support," aimed at enhancing the UK's capability within the international Cospas-Sarsat programme. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically systems support services, and is to be delivered at the buyer's location in Southampton, UK. The planned contract is valued at approximately £4.2 million net, with a gross estimate of £5.04 million, and is scheduled to start on 27th June 2033 and conclude on 26th June 2038. Key future milestones include the issue of further notice by 1st December 2032. This tender is part of a central government initiative under the legal framework identified by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opportunity offers substantial growth potential for businesses specializing in systems support services, particularly those with expertise in emergency response systems and satellite data processing. Due to its significant project scale and value, it presents an attractive prospect for SMEs capable of delivering reliable and innovative solutions in high-stakes environments. Companies based in or having operations in the UK, especially near Southampton, might find additional logistical advantages. The detailed requirements and scope mark this as a favourable opportunity for firms aiming to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts, leverage strategic partnerships or enhance their market position within the UK and international emergency systems support domain.

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UK Mission Control Centre and Antenna Service Cospas-Sarsat System Support

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th May 2025 09:15:18 AM
Contract Summary

The UK is a signatory to the international Cospas-Sarsat programme and provides a full ground segment and Mission Control Centre (MCC) capability through His Majesty’s Coastguard (HMCG), monitoring for, processing and acting upon alerts received via satellites (Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit and Geostationary ) in orbit around the earth to trigger distress and/or safety response activity.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050e71

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

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Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Contracts@mcga.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

105 Commercial Road

Southampton

SO15 1EG

United Kingdom

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UK Mission Control Centre and Antenna Service Cospas-Sarsat System Support

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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