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title: "Bespoke 24/7 Direct Supply to HMCG Operations and Technical, Research and Development Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e896"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-11-25"
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# Bespoke 24/7 Direct Supply to HMCG Operations and Technical, Research and Development Support

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e896

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, UK, initiated a procurement process titled "Bespoke 24/7 Direct Supply to HMCG Operations and Technical, Research and Development Support," which falls under the industry category of rescue and emergency equipment. The procurement stage has been completed, with the contract awarded to Lyon Equipment Limited. This direct procurement method operated below the threshold without competition and was aimed at maintaining operational continuity for HM Coastguard Operations. The contract, valued at £29,203.24 gross, commenced on 18 November 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 18 December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in rescue and emergency equipment. With a focus on providing a continuous supply and support for Coastal SAR incidents, businesses that can offer expert technical and research capabilities in this field would find this contract highly beneficial. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) akin to Lyon Equipment Limited, the awarded supplier, might also find similar future opportunities in the sector valuable for portfolio expansion and establishing government connections in the realm of safety and rescue operations.

## Notice

To maintain operational and business continuity. Lyon Equipment Work & Rescue provides a bespoke 24/7 direct supply to HM Coastguard Operations, with ongoing technical and research and development support. HMCG Operations, which, via the Coastguard Rescue Service provides a response to all Coastal SAR incidents. The CRS is a declared facility operated by HMCG and provides a national coastal network of professional Coastguard Rescue Teams (CRTs) made up of volunteers (approx. 3000) and managed by full-time staff.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076953-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 18 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,336 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LYON EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2025 at 15:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076953-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076953-2025
  25th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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