--- title: "Aerial Surveillance Contract" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2018-09-05" --- # Aerial Surveillance Contract Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9773bc9a-5deb-49a7-ba9e-6e5f8dcf13cb.json) ## Summary The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is seeking bids for an Aerial Surveillance Contract, a vital procurement in the maritime safety and environmental protection sector, located in Southampton, England. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to conclude on 30th September 2018. With a budget of £20 million, this selective procurement will employ a competitive procedure with negotiation, aiming to establish a contract that commences on 31st December 2018 and runs for five years, with the possibility of extending for a further two years. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in aerial surveillance and maritime services, particularly those equipped with all-weather capabilities for search and rescue, tracking, and pollution monitoring within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone. Smaller and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the contracting authority aims to foster diverse competition and innovation. Businesses with experience in providing similar aerial services will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. ## Notice As an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), the Authority develops and implements the Government's maritime safety and environmental protection strategy by, amongst other roles, monitoring the coasts and seas and responding to emergencies. The Authority has two broad objectives: firstly to ensure safety through accident prevention and effective search and rescue coordination and response, improve the safety of ships and people at sea and at the coast; and secondly to protect the environment through monitoring of ships and response to pollution incidents protect the marine environment. The Authority's vision is to be a world-class organisation that is committed to preventing loss of life, continuously improving maritime safety and protecting the coastal environment. In order to achieve its vision the Authority requires the successful supplier to provide a non-military aerial surveillance service to assist with to Search and Rescue and counter pollution operations. The Authority requires the successful supplier (the "Supplier") to provide, following an initial mobilisation and acceptance period potentially of six to eighteen months, a non-military aerial surveillance service for a period of five years plus potential extension periods of up to two years. The Authority requires an all-weather 24/7 capability to provide aerial surveillance, tracking, detection, observation, transmission of data and support to Search and Rescue (SAR) and counter pollution operations within the UK Exclusive Economic Zone ("UKEZZ") and UK Search and Rescue Region ("UKSRR"). This service shall be interoperable with other Government departments and agencies and neighbouring nations. The Authority, through the Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Centre ("ARCC"), will act as the sole tasking authority. In contracting with the Supplier the Authority will be acting on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc33cf-d05c-4fa7-96aa-4ce65779e207 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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) - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 35611600 - Maritime patrol aircrafts - 60445000 - Aircraft operating services - 79961200 - Aerial photography services - 90715000 - Pollution investigation services - 90733000 - Services related to water pollution - 90740000 - Pollutants tracking and monitoring and rehabilitation services ## Release History - 5 Sep 2018 at 08:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc33cf-d05c-4fa7-96aa-4ce65779e207 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbcc33cf-d05c-4fa7-96aa-4ce65779e207 5th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/mca/web/project/102/register Requests to participate must be submitted to the below mentioned address. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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