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Bespoke 24/7 Direct Supply to HMCG Operations and Technical, Research and Development Support

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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25 Nov 2025 at 15:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, UK, initiated a procurement process titled "Bespoke 24/7 Direct Supply to HMCG Operations and Technical, Research and Development Support," which falls under the industry category of rescue and emergency equipment. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Lyon Equipment Limited. This direct procurement method operated below the threshold without competition and was aimed at maintaining operational continuity for HM Coastguard Operations. The contract, valued at £29,203.24 gross, commenced on 18 November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 18 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rescue and emergency equipment. With a focus on providing a continuous supply and support for Coastal SAR incidents, businesses that can offer expert technical and research capabilities in this field would find this contract highly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) akin to Lyon Equipment Limited, the awarded supplier, might also find similar future opportunities in the sector valuable for portfolio expansion and establishing government connections in the realm of safety and rescue operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bespoke 24/7 Direct Supply to HMCG Operations and Technical, Research and Development Support

Notice Description

To maintain operational and business continuity. Lyon Equipment Work & Rescue provides a bespoke 24/7 direct supply to HM Coastguard Operations, with ongoing technical and research and development support. HMCG Operations, which, via the Coastguard Rescue Service provides a response to all Coastal SAR incidents. The CRS is a declared facility operated by HMCG and provides a national coastal network of professional Coastguard Rescue Teams (CRTs) made up of volunteers (approx. 3000) and managed by full-time staff.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076953-2025
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,336 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 30 days
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

LYON EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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