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title: "Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning"
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# Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d52b977f-5acd-4156-a0e2-54dc8fc51441

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## Summary

The tender titled "Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning" is organised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) based in Southampton, England. This request for tender falls under the services category, specifically in the industry of industry-specific software packages. The procurement process is in the award stage, having been completed on 3rd March 2021, with a contract value of £1.59 million for the provision of search and rescue planning capabilities across maritime, aeronautical, and land domains. The contract period runs from 17th March 2021 to 16th March 2026. The tender originally opened on 16th November 2020 and concluded on 17th December 2020, following an open procurement method that permitted multiple suppliers to compete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those capable of delivering integrated systems for search and rescue operations. Companies providing technical consultancy services and custom software solutions will be well-positioned to engage, especially those familiar with maritime and aeronautical standards. The competitive nature allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to participate, broadening the potential for collaboration and innovation in delivering advanced search planning capabilities tailored for both on and offline use.

## Notice

- Provision of a system or systems providing; Maritime, Aeronautical and search planning capability. - Provision of a system providing land search planning capabilities - Provision of suitable software to enable an operator to create a Search Area Determination (SAD) and to develop a plan to allocate resources Search Area Coverage (SAC) inline with IAMSAR (Maritime and Aeronautical) and HMCG policy (Land Search). Land search HMCG policy can be provided prior to suppliers day. - Provision of standard IAMSAR standard and partical modelling models (Maritime). - Provision of an ability to share and view SAD / SAC models within and out with the secure HMCG "Blue light" network. - Provision of an Environmental data service which should include management of the various sources of data to enable the provision of Hydrographic and Environmental data for the UK Search and Rescue Region (SRR) to the SAR planning software. - Provision of an agreed frequency of software upgrades and updates to ensure that HMCG is employing the most up to date processes for SAR planning in line with IAMSAR changes. - Provision of full training on the use of the software to an initial cohort. There after training when a software upgrade has been made or within an agreed period of a previous training provision. - Provision of Computer assisted training and Computer assisted assessment to ensure maintenance of operator competency. - Provide tools and functions to aid search planners in model creation and assessment of information within the software, including annotating information and decisions made. - Provision of a Concurrent user licence model. - The System should ideally follow 'Cloud First' principles inline with the Government Digital Service. - Ability to use systems on and offline, and the ability to view a model and updates in real time by multiple users. - Capability to manage the design, installation and provide on going maintenance and support of the solution. Additional information: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d30a8e-04db-4b39-9fbe-0ff94d942381 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2021 - 16 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,590,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | FULCRUM MARITIME SYSTEMS; MAPYX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d30a8e-04db-4b39-9fbe-0ff94d942381
- 16 Nov 2020 at 15:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11cfd43b-b7f0-4969-93a9-3965b5908b63
- 16 Nov 2020 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11cfd43b-b7f0-4969-93a9-3965b5908b63

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0d30a8e-04db-4b39-9fbe-0ff94d942381
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11cfd43b-b7f0-4969-93a9-3965b5908b63
  16th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

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

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