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PlanningUpdate

15 Jul 2026 at 11:30

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 planning a procurement process titled "Command and Control Programme (C2P)," targeting the information technology services industry. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an estimated tender notice date set for 1st April 2027. Suppliers are invited to participate in an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire by 30th July 2026, to be conducted through the Department for Transport’s e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. The programme aims to enhance the MCA's mission-critical command-and-control capabilities to support search and rescue operations across the UK, valued at approximately £70 million, with a contract execution period from January 2028 to January 2032.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services and software implementation, to engage with a high-value contract from a central government authority. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, indicating the potential for a wide range of companies to contribute innovative solutions to modernise and enhance operational performance for the MCA. Companies with expertise in platform development that improves situational awareness and interoperability will find this procurement particularly relevant to their growth strategies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Command and Control Programme (C2P)

Notice Description

*IMPORTANT UPDATE* The MCA invites all market participants to complete an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire. This is being conducted through the Department for Transport's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer, which can be accessed using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ Suppliers must register on Jaggaer, log-in and navigate to PQQ_788 in order to respond to this market consultation. You can register by clicking the grey "click here to register!" button on the link above and following the instructions. Please note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number access the following link to find yours: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html, click on the D-U-N-S number section. If a DUNS number is not found there is guidance on how to acquire one in the same place. Should you have any technical issue registering on the system please contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk in the first instance: Phone: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com The deadline for response is 30th July 2026 at 11am. Information about C2P: The Command and Control 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. Our vision is to: "Create a modern, resilient and insight-led capability that harnesses technology, improves decision-making, strengthens operational performance, and delivers a better experience for those we serve." 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/066722-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48517000 - IT software package

48810000 - Information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

72263000 - Software implementation 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
15 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 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
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

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