UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

There is 1 contract in this contracting process.

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.

This is an AI-generated summary 🚀

How useful is this summary?

Planning

UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th May 2025 11:06:10 AM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050ea2

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

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

View contract on Find a Tender Service

UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

Contract Timeline

Contract Summary

Contract Details

Contract Classification

Awarding Authority