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HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has made strides in advancing its operations through the HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting contract. This procurement, directly awarded to Bellwade Ltd, focuses on aviation licensing within iSAR to support drone trials. The contract facilitates the governance and recording of drone operations, running from 5th August 2025 until 30th November 2026, with a possible extension up to November 2028. Situated in the region UKJ32, and covering the software package and information systems category, this initiative underscores the Agency's commitment to exploring on-scene drone technology. The procurement was conducted below threshold without competition, providing Bellwade Ltd with an active status to fulfil its obligations.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses focusing on software and aviation technology to align themselves with government interests in cutting-edge operations such as drone trials. Ideal competitors would be small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in software solutions and information systems, like Bellwade Ltd, located in Newport, Isle of Wight. With additional licences and storage options integrated into the contract, businesses capable of providing innovative solutions in data storage and software implementation stand to benefit. Furthermore, this contract, with its renewal capabilities, offers a stable opportunity for consistent engagement with governmental technology exploration projects, promising knowledge development and potential expansion for the service provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting

Notice Description

Aviation licensing use within iSAR to support HMCGs Drone trial, which will provide all the requirements as listed in the Authority's specification document. This awarded contract will allow for appropriate governance, planning and recording of Drone operations across HMCG. Providing HMCG a compliant method to commence, capture, store and access operational HMCG Drone Footage to support the drone trial in its objectives to 'Research and evaluate the potential for on scene drone technology.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027422-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELLWADE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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