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HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Aug 2025 at 08:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process titled "HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting" under the industry category of Software package and information systems. This contract, conducted through a direct procurement method without competition, was awarded to Bellwade Ltd on 5th August 2025. The contract involves aviation licensing use within the iSAR to support HMCG's Drone trial, facilitating compliant methods for operational drone footage management. The contract, beginning on the award date, spans until 30th November 2026, with potential extensions up to November 2028. The procurement falls below the threshold for competitive bidding and involves locations in Southampton, UK.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in drone technology, software packages, and information systems, especially those capable of providing additional licences and storage solutions. SMEs like Bellwade Ltd, skilled in digital innovation and technology solutions, would find this contract particularly advantageous for business growth. The contract’s extension options and provisions for additional services present further opportunities for businesses specialising in software expansion and data management solutions, enhancing technological capabilities within public services.

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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/045956-2025
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
5 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Aug 20256 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BELLWADE

Further Information

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