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title: "International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Contribution - 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fdb"
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buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Contribution - 2026

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fdb

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process titled "International Cospas-Sarsat Programme Contribution - 2026". This services contract, categorized under rescue services, involves a financial transaction for the UK's share of programme-wide operational and administrative costs associated with the International Cospas-Sarsat Programme in Canada. The procurement method used was direct, classified as below threshold and without competition. The contract period runs from 8th January 2026 to 31st December 2026, with a gross amount value of GBP 43,728.35. The contract was awarded to the International Cospas-Sarsat Programme and became active following its signing on 7th January 2026.

This tender presents opportunities mainly for large-scale service providers that specialise in rescue operations and have the capacity to handle international collaborations. Businesses in the aerospace and maritime industries, particularly those with experience in managing operational costs in international rescue services, would have been well-suited to this tender. Although this particular contract was awarded without competition, knowledge of such contracts can be beneficial for prospective suppliers to be considered for similar future opportunities, especially those that involve collaboration with governmental agencies and international programmes.

## Notice

Financial transaction covering the UKs share of programme-wide operational and administrative costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040233-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,440 |

## 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 | INTERNATIONAL COSPAS-SARSAT PROGRAMME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75252000 - Rescue services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 07:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040233-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040233-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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