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title: "UKSAR2G Industry Engagement Day"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# UKSAR2G Industry Engagement Day

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3563738e-6bc8-4523-93b9-665203e1d28d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is initiating the UKSAR2G Industry Engagement Day as part of its planning stage for the second-generation aviation search and rescue programme. This event is set to take place online in early May, with an engagement end date of 1st May 2020, inviting industry stakeholders to gain insights into the MCA's objectives. The contract primarily falls under the classification of search and rescue helicopters and related aerial services, covering delivery addresses across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This engagement day presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the aviation and rescue sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their involvement in government contracts. Companies with expertise in search and rescue aviation, helicopter operations, or aerial services will find this tender particularly relevant. Participants can establish connections with the MCA and increase their chances of participating in upcoming tenders as the MCA works towards transitioning its services in the coming years.

## Notice

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), through Her Majesty's Coastguard, is responsible for protecting maritime safety and the environment. The MCA is the largest operator of Government aviation outside of the MoD since becoming the sole operator of the UK Search and Rescue Helicopter Service (UKSARH) in 2015. In addition, the MCA operates a pan-government aerial surveillance (ASV) capability. The UKSARH contract is due to cease operation between 2024 and 2026, with the ASV contract expiring in 2024. To provide a better understanding of the MCA's ambitions for the second-generation aviation search and rescue programme (UKSAR2G), we would like to invite industry to participate in an online engagement event in early May. If you are interested in participating please email UKSAR2G@mcga.gov.uk by Friday 1st May with your contact information. Details of the engagement event including the date, time and how to join, will be circulated w/c 4th May. Further information on the programme can be found on the UKSAR2G website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715077ab-6dac-473f-88c2-c026ef55a7df |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 35612500 - Search and rescue helicopters
- 60440000 - Aerial and related services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 14:23 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715077ab-6dac-473f-88c2-c026ef55a7df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/715077ab-6dac-473f-88c2-c026ef55a7df
  20th April 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8ad03ff1-f951-4079-ac19-ab9873329455

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/second-generation-uk-search-and-rescue-aviation-programme-uksar2g

## Provenance

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