Planning

Coastguard Command Platform (CCP)

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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PlanningUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 17:43

Planning

08 May 2025 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is initiating a procurement process for the Coastguard Command Platform (CCP), aimed at enhancing its command-and-control capabilities for search and rescue operations. This project is classified under information technology services and is being planned for execution across the United Kingdom. At present, the procurement stage is listed as "planned" with a contract period set from 1st January 2028 to 1st January 2032. Relevant planning documents have been published on 24th March 2026, with the notice allowing future communication updates by 1st January 2027.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with a focus on enhancing operational resilience and situational awareness. The procurement process accommodating SMEs indicates a strategic interest in leveraging diverse business capabilities. Organisations proficient in integrating command environment platforms and supporting technical requirements for mission-critical operations would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this initiative enables businesses to collaborate with a key government agency, fostering innovation and potentially expanding their public sector portfolio.

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Notice Title

Coastguard Command Platform (CCP)

Notice Description

The C2 Programme (C2P) is conducting early discovery to understand the operational, technical, safety, and organisational requirements for the next generation of MCA's mission-critical command-and-control capability. The programme aims to improve resilience, interoperability, situational awareness, and support for front-line search and rescue operations. No decisions on scope, architecture, delivery model, or procurement approach have been taken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027062-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20279 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2032 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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