--- title: "Command and Control Programme (C2P)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e92.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2026-07-15" --- # Command and Control Programme (C2P) Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050e92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050e92.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is planning a procurement process titled "Command and Control Programme (C2P)," targeting the information technology services industry. This procurement is currently at the planning stage, with an estimated tender notice date set for 1st April 2027. Suppliers are invited to participate in an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire by 30th July 2026, to be conducted through the Department for Transport’s e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. The programme aims to enhance the MCA's mission-critical command-and-control capabilities to support search and rescue operations across the UK, valued at approximately £70 million, with a contract execution period from January 2028 to January 2032. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in IT services and software implementation, to engage with a high-value contract from a central government authority. SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, indicating the potential for a wide range of companies to contribute innovative solutions to modernise and enhance operational performance for the MCA. Companies with expertise in platform development that improves situational awareness and interoperability will find this procurement particularly relevant to their growth strategies. ## Notice *IMPORTANT UPDATE* The MCA invites all market participants to complete an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire. This is being conducted through the Department for Transport's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer, which can be accessed using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ Suppliers must register on Jaggaer, log-in and navigate to PQQ_788 in order to respond to this market consultation. You can register by clicking the grey "click here to register!" button on the link above and following the instructions. Please note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number access the following link to find yours: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html, click on the D-U-N-S number section. If a DUNS number is not found there is guidance on how to acquire one in the same place. Should you have any technical issue registering on the system please contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk in the first instance: Phone: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com The deadline for response is 30th July 2026 at 11am. Information about C2P: The Command and Control Programme (C2P) is conducting early discovery to understand the operational, technical, safety, and organisational requirements for the next generation of MCA's mission-critical command-and-control capability. The programme aims to improve resilience, interoperability, situational awareness, and support for front-line search and rescue operations. Our vision is to: "Create a modern, resilient and insight-led capability that harnesses technology, improves decision-making, strengthens operational performance, and delivers a better experience for those we serve." No decisions on scope, architecture, delivery model, or procurement approach have been taken. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066722-2026 | | Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Apr 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2028 - 1 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48517000 - IT software package - 48810000 - Information systems - 72222300 - Information technology services - 72263000 - Software implementation services ## Release History - 15 Jul 2026 at 11:30 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066722-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 17:43 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027062-2026 - 8 May 2025 at 10:28 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019653-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066722-2026 15th July 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027062-2026 24th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019653-2025 8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/mca - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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