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title: "Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service"
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# Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-81084fb3-021b-4699-aa07-a5c03eab61e0

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the awarding stage for its tender titled "Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service," in the category of aerial spraying services (CPV: 60441000). This service forms a crucial part of the UK's marine pollution response strategy. The procurement process, executed as an open procedure above the threshold, culminated in an award to RVL AVIATION LIMITED, valued at £64,424,694.70. The contract for this national capability to manage oil pollution incidents spans from 26th June 2026 to 25th July 2036, covering not only the United Kingdom but also British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, and other global locations.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the aviation services sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in aircraft operation and maintenance. As the contract entails responsibilities such as deployment and management of aerial spray systems in response to marine oil spills, businesses specialising in technical and logistical aspects of aerial services might find substantial growth prospects. The project supports the UK's environmental protection efforts and offers prospective suppliers an extended engagement until 2036, enabling long-term partnerships and revenue streams in public sector contracting.

## Notice

The provision of an Aerial Dispersant Spray (ADS) Service on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), providing a national capability to deliver aerial dispersant application in support of the UK's marine pollution response arrangements. The service includes the operation, maintenance and deployment of aircraft and associated spray systems capable of responding to oil pollution incidents within UK waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b53c2df-a618-44b1-9ec7-ff0849d40107 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2026 - 25 Jul 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,424,694 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,424,694 |
| 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 | RVL AVIATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60441000 - Aerial spraying services

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b53c2df-a618-44b1-9ec7-ff0849d40107

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b53c2df-a618-44b1-9ec7-ff0849d40107
  13th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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