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title: "SARIS Support"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a9b8dd1-663e-4701-a273-1748d075d938"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-03-15"
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# SARIS Support

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a9b8dd1-663e-4701-a273-1748d075d938

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "SARIS Support" was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to maintain search and rescue planning capabilities around the UK coastline. This tender falls under the services industry and involved an open procurement method, concluding on the tender submission deadline of 11 March 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £175,000, commenced on 1 July 2021 and is set to run until 30 June 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those capable of providing services related to maritime operations and emergency response planning. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement has been designed to support innovative solutions that can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of search and rescue operations.

## Notice

To maintain SAR search planning capability for HM Coastguard. HMCG have an enduring need to maintain Search planning capability, to support Search and Rescue activity around the UK Coastline 24/7/365 in line with Agency objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c87fcfc-f09b-442e-a63e-017f8c5fa488 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £175,000 |
| 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 | BMT UK2 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c87fcfc-f09b-442e-a63e-017f8c5fa488

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c87fcfc-f09b-442e-a63e-017f8c5fa488
  15th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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