---
title: "UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ea2"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-08"
---

# UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ea2

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority located in Southampton, UK, is engaged in a planning stage for a major procurement titled "UK Search & Rescue 3rd Generation". This project aims to provide His Majesty's Coastguard with helicopter and fixed-wing assets to fulfill international Search and Rescue (SAR) obligations and monitor illegal or anti-competitive activities around the UK coast. The procurement, categorised under air-rescue services, is valued at £2.5 billion and is slated to commence in January 2037, concluding by the end of 2047. Future notices regarding this initiative are planned for publication by the end of June 2036.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in the aviation sector, particularly those specialising in air-rescue operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given their suitability status. With a substantial contract value, this project offers potential growth for companies capable of supplying advanced aviation solutions and support services. Businesses with expertise in international SAR compliance, aviation maintenance, and operational planning stand to benefit from engaging with this long-term governmental partnership.

## Notice

Provide His Majesty's Coastguard with helicopter assets and operations to comply with international Search and Rescue (SAR) obligations, rescuing people in distress around the UK coast, and fixed-wing assets and operations to monitor polluting, illegal or anti-competitive activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019677-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jun 2036 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2037 - 31 Dec 2047 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,500,000,000 |
| 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

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60443000 - Air-rescue services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 11:06 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019677-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019677-2025
  8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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