---
title: "Contract for the Provision of Aerial Surveillance and Aerial Spray"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d43f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-08-22"
---

# Contract for the Provision of Aerial Surveillance and Aerial Spray

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d43f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime & Coastguard Agency, which is seeking tenders for a contract titled "Contract for the Provision of Aerial Surveillance and Aerial Spray". This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to rescue services, and is aimed at addressing oil pollution at sea through aerial application of dispersants. The procurement is currently at the planning stage, and it is important for potential contractors to note that the contract has a duration of 2880 days. The initial award date was August 6, 2021, and the operational base for the services will primarily be the territorial waters and exclusive economic zones of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in aerial surveillance, environmental remediation, and pollution response services. Companies with expertise in aviation and the capacity to deploy resources for aerial dispersant application would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The Maritime & Coastguard Agency intends to engage with the industry to explore future contracting arrangements, thus creating a pathway for both small and medium enterprises and larger organisations to participate in upcoming bid competitions, enhancing their capabilities in oil spill responses.

## Notice

The contract covers the requirement to verify the potential pollution extent and appearance, initially identified by the MCA through satellite surveillance, and the UK's chosen response to actual oil pollution at sea, through the application from the air of dispersants.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract covers the requirement to verify the potential pollution extent and appearance, initially identified by the MCA through satellite surveillance, and the UK's chosen response to actual oil pollution at sea, through the application from the air of dispersants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020558-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,630,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | 2EXCEL AVIATION; RVL GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75252000 - Rescue services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020558-2021
- 12 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019664-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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