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title: "24/7 Direct Supply to HM Coastguard Operations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc7d"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# 24/7 Direct Supply to HM Coastguard Operations

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc7d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the "24/7 Direct Supply to HM Coastguard Operations," focusing on the provision of equipment in the rescue and emergency industry category. Located in Southampton, UK, the procurement was in the award stage as of 23rd December 2025, with Lyon Equipment Limited being the supplier. The contract, valued at £21,946 (exclusive of VAT), was signed on 17th December 2025 and is active from 18th December to 25th December 2025. This procurement followed a direct method, categorized as below threshold and executed without competition, under the legal framework defined by the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses specialising in rescue and emergency equipment and services to engage with a central government public authority such as the MCA. Companies providing bespoke technical support and product supply lines, especially those capable of operating on a 24/7 schedule, would find contracts like this particularly beneficial to grow their market presence. While this specific process was awarded through a direct procurement method to Lyon Equipment Limited, businesses that can demonstrate unique capabilities or innovative solutions for coastguard rescue operations should consider such tenders for future opportunities. This may be especially relevant for SMEs capable of providing niche products or services in the emergency response sector.

## Notice

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 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/085810-2025 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2025 - 25 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £21,946 |

## 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

- 23 Dec 2025 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085810-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085810-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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