Planning

UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority located in Southampton, UK, is engaged in a planning stage for a major procurement titled "UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation". This project aims to provide His Majesty's Coastguard with helicopter and fixed-wing assets to fulfill international Search and Rescue (SAR) obligations and monitor illegal or anti-competitive activities around the UK coast. The procurement, categorised under air-rescue services, is valued at £2.5 billion and is slated to commence in January 2037, concluding by the end of 2047. Future notices regarding this initiative are planned for publication by the end of June 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the aviation sector, particularly those specialising in air-rescue operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability status. With a substantial contract value, this project offers potential growth for companies capable of supplying advanced aviation solutions and support services. Businesses with expertise in international SAR compliance, aviation maintenance, and operational planning stand to benefit from engaging with this long-term governmental partnership.

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Notice Title

UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation

Notice Description

Provide His Majesty's Coastguard with helicopter assets and operations to comply with international Search and Rescue (SAR) obligations, rescuing people in distress around the UK coast, and fixed-wing assets and operations to monitor polluting, illegal or anti-competitive activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019677-2025
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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60443000 - Air-rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 203611 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2037 - 31 Dec 2047 Over 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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