Planning

HMCG Oxygen and Analgesia

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 09:36

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 08:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is undertaking a public procurement process titled "HMCG Oxygen and Analgesia," focusing on medical gases for the Coastguard Rescue Teams across the UK. The planning stage commenced on 4th July 2025, with key milestone engagement due by 4th August 2025. This initiative falls under the goods category, with a planned contract period starting from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2031. Located primarily within the UK's coastal regions including England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales, the procurement aims to bolster the national network of Coastguard Rescue Teams by providing portable oxygen and nitrous oxide at strategic locations.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in medical gas supply and related technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SME) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria that welcome non-traditional suppliers. Engaging with this procurement process could yield a five-year service provision opportunity, contributing to emergency and disaster management efforts through support and collaboration with His Majesty's Coastguard teams. Ideal participants would have a comprehensive understanding of the SAR needs and possess the infrastructure to deliver the required services efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMCG Oxygen and Analgesia

Notice Description

This Market Questionnaire seeks options and potential solutions relating to the national roll out of Oxygen and Analgesia for His Majesty's Coastguard to support our capability. HM Coastguard are looking to introduce provision of medical gases to its national network of Coastguard Rescue Teams and a number of full-time officers, the requirement will be to provide; * Portable Oxygen O2 2L / CD size in all Coastguard locations and area central Hubs * Portable Nitrous Oxide: N2O (Entonox/Nitronox) 2L size in strategic location across HM Coastguard (approx. 30%) of all locations This initial market questionnaire aims to understand the scale, knowledge and capability of the market along with what appetite there is for delivering this service. The MCA would like to understand a broad overview of how you would deliver the service and what costs that would entail over what is an anticipated 5 year contract.

Planning Information

Related documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/. Once you have accessed the e-procurement portal, please navigate to pqq_625 - HMCG Oxygen and Analgesia to register an interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037332-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

24111900 - Oxygen

33661200 - Analgesics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
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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