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title: "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ADVICE TO THE MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY - UK 2ND GENERATION SEARCH AND RESCUE AVIATION PROCUREMENT CONTRACT - NOTICE WITHDRAWN"
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# CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL ADVICE TO THE MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY - UK 2ND GENERATION SEARCH AND RESCUE AVIATION PROCUREMENT CONTRACT - NOTICE WITHDRAWN

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e6e128c4-8bc4-45e3-a90c-b1925e1cd152

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is seeking independent technical advice as part of the UK 2nd Generation Search and Rescue Aviation Procurement Contract. This open procurement process has an estimated contract value of £250,000 and was published on 8th July 2020. The tender is currently active, and bidders must submit their responses by the deadline on 6th August 2020, with the contract period expected to start on 1st September 2020 and continue until 31st August 2027. The services required will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the opportunity falls under the category of technical analysis or consultancy services.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in consultancy and technical analysis, particularly those with experience in aviation operations and contract support services. Companies that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency's needs and possess the ability to deliver specified technical outputs are encouraged to participate, thereby fostering business growth and collaboration within this sector.

## Notice

The contract is for the appointment of an independent contractor to provide specified technical outputs and technical support services in support of its aviation contracts to assist the Maritime & Coastguard Agency aviation technical team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2020 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2020 at 11:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7
- 3 Aug 2020 at 07:42 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7
- 29 Jul 2020 at 11:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7
- 21 Jul 2020 at 14:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7
- 8 Jul 2020 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0c6f422-4bcd-4840-be07-b311841afbc7
  17th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15540206-2faf-4d96-981c-1246535617c8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de10da4a-0197-4b4a-abb8-12fc89d67c57
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22377427-a703-4901-9ecc-c243a5ae55d0
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c2505cdb-2b19-4b5f-a259-d473236fe248
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bb72ac9-c117-4eeb-bb61-59f697fc8952
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34b47c8a-4675-40e5-8742-f1013717cd08
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/37418462-fc54-45a6-9310-45f9f6923433
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/68d2713b-c9e6-4ea0-b593-02a5ed271215
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bedd722-4a0d-45d1-a5bc-7ea39acd8cf4
  Q & A - 01
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b5ef9729-fc78-425b-bc02-8861c26157f4
  Q & A - 02
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ac9bc18d-d553-45b9-a3e0-8b082357673a
  Bidding Document Change Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b8d837a-ba98-495a-b69d-8a49d32efc67
  Amended ITT Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a12f1dd9-897c-4788-a4ac-6d7a7788d854
  Q & A - 03

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