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title: "Supply of Drones and Associated Training for HMCG"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Supply of Drones and Associated Training for HMCG

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f118fe6-30a4-44e7-a289-ca1174c7feae

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## Summary

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process under the title "Supply of Drones and Associated Training for HMCG". This tender falls within the industry category of Transport services (excluding Waste transport) and aims to enhance the agency's operational capabilities. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the contract award announced on 8th May 2025. The contract period spans from 12th May 2025 to 11th May 2027, involving delivery across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and beyond. The award value is £41,862.29, with the full contract estimated to be worth £300,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in drone technology and related training services, offering potential growth through collaboration with a high-profile government agency. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the tender's suitability for these entities. Companies with a strong portfolio in innovative technology solutions and emergency response services, especially those able to provide comprehensive and reliable solutions within the specified regions, would find this project aligns well with their capabilities for expansion and increased market presence.

## Notice

MCA intends to continue the trial for the use of drone platforms within HM Coastguard's normal area of responsibility and they will be deployed from scene for the purposes of supporting the delivery of our functions. This is a call-off requirement from Procurement Services Emergency Response, Rescue Equipment and Associated Services framework agreement (Y23046).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d4a55-e4cd-4dfd-b27e-4f5bee58dc31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2025 - 11 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,862 |
| 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 | IRED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d4a55-e4cd-4dfd-b27e-4f5bee58dc31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c2d4a55-e4cd-4dfd-b27e-4f5bee58dc31
  9th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c564cdfa-958f-4a70-aefa-9222728912b4
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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