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title: "HMCG DRONE TECHNOLOGY TRIAL - PART 1: PURCHASE OF DRONE EQUIPMENT"
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# HMCG DRONE TECHNOLOGY TRIAL - PART 1: PURCHASE OF DRONE EQUIPMENT

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac34d317-b462-424d-836e-e04b98a72ad8

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award process for the tender titled "HMCG DRONE TECHNOLOGY TRIAL - PART 1: PURCHASE OF DRONE EQUIPMENT" in the goods category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from March 9, 2023, to March 31, 2023, with a contract value of £23,000. The tender deadline was February 22, 2023, and the procurement was initiated as part of a trial to assess the operational use of drones in emergency services.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in drone technology products and services, particularly those tailored for hazardous environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this opportunity. Suppliers like COPTRZ LTD have secured the contract with MCA, located in Southampton, England. Businesses willing to innovate and provide cost-effective solutions enhancing operational safety and situational awareness stand to benefit from participating in similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

The MCA intends trailing 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. These drone platforms must be suitable for Emergency Service usage. It has been widely proven in the Emergency Services across the world that operational drone use is an extremely cost-effective method of increasing operational safety and increased situational awareness whilst also saving lives. Two Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) teams will take part in the trial and the results of this trial will help to inform future requirements should the concept of operational drone use be approved. The following framework was used for this contract YPO 992 - Drones and Associated Products and Services Lot 1: Category G - SPECIALIST DRONE FOR USE IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a989f2d-23c5-406f-bb52-62ef8e17c865 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £23,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,000 |
| 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 | COPTRZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35613000 - Unmanned aerial vehicles

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2023 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a989f2d-23c5-406f-bb52-62ef8e17c865

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a989f2d-23c5-406f-bb52-62ef8e17c865
  1st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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