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International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Contribution - 2026

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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01 May 2026 at 07:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Contribution - 2026". This services contract, categorized under rescue services, involves a financial transaction for the UK's share of programme-wide operational and administrative costs associated with the International Cospas-Sarsat Programme in Canada. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract period runs from 8th January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a gross amount value of GBP 43,728.35. The contract was awarded to the International Cospas-Sarsat Programme and became active following its signing on 7th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities mainly for large-scale service providers that specialise in rescue operations and have the capacity to handle international collaborations. Businesses in the aerospace and maritime industries, particularly those with experience in managing operational costs in international rescue services, would have been well-suited to this tender. Although this particular contract was awarded without competition, knowledge of such contracts can be beneficial for prospective suppliers to be considered for similar future opportunities, especially those that involve collaboration with governmental agencies and international programmes.

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Notice Title

International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Contribution - 2026

Notice Description

Financial transaction covering the UKs share of programme-wide operational and administrative costs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068fdb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040233-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75252000 - Rescue services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,440 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20264 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

INTERNATIONAL COSPAS-SARSAT PROGRAMME

Further Information

Notice Documents

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