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title: "Specialist Technical Support for Aerial Surveillance Procurement"
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# Specialist Technical Support for Aerial Surveillance Procurement

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5807c133-0f6d-4a5a-af6a-2eea112c31af

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) titled "Specialist Technical Support for Aerial Surveillance Procurement" falls within the technical services industry category. This procurement pertains to delivering support for the MCA's future aviation surveillance service across multiple regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe. The procurement method used was a selective call-off from the Government Commercial Agency Management Consultancy Four Framework (MCF4 RM6309), with the contract awarded to FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY LIMITED. The procurement process has completed the award stage, with the contract commencing on 6th April 2026 and concluding on 5th April 2030, and it has a total value of £2,000,000.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in technical and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer technical advisory capabilities. Businesses with expertise in supporting surveillance and aviation projects, particularly those familiar with government framework agreements, will find this tender advantageous to participate in. The awarded contract provides scope for significant business growth over a four-year period, supporting HM Coastguard's broader aviation programme based on business needs and funding availability.

## Notice

HM Coastguard (HMCG) has secured the service an Independent Technical Adviser to assist in the delivery of it's future Aviation Surveillance procurement. This was a mini competition using the Government Commercial Agency Management Consultancy Four Framework (MCF4 RM6309). The Supplier will be required to provide timely, effective support and guidance to the MCA, based on a range of key activities broken down into work packages on a Call Off basis to support the future Aerial Surveillance service procurement. In addition, the Supplier will also be used to support HMCG wider Aviation programme subject to ongoing business need and funding.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57da1a8-ebec-467b-8172-0a7dec5a9f98 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 Apr 2026 - 5 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,775 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 14:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57da1a8-ebec-467b-8172-0a7dec5a9f98

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d57da1a8-ebec-467b-8172-0a7dec5a9f98
  13th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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