The MCA, through HM Coastguard, provides a national 24-hour
maritime and coastal search and rescue (SAR) emergency response
service throughout the UK.
HM Coastguard provides support to all blue light emergency
services, as well as other government departments and agencies,
through the deployment of its search and rescue helicopters and
planes.
Since 2013, the UKSAR helicopter service has been delivered by
Bristow helicopters ltd. From ten strategically located bases
around the UK, rescuing over 4,500 people since the service
started in 2015. This contract is due to finish in 2024.
UKSAR2G is the second-generation programme that will take account
of how the current UKSAR helicopter service has evolved and will
seek to understand other emergency services’ requirements and
needs to shape a highly collaborative and innovative solution.
UKSAR2G will work from first principles to develop a more
tailored and modern means of delivering vital search and rescue
capabilities in a more cost-efficient and innovative way.
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Procurement activity
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Dates
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Market engagement (details about how to register for
engagement will be published on the portal)
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March 2020 to October 2020*
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Publication of the OJEU notice
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January – March 2021*
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Procurement cycle (precise procurement procedure to be
confirmed)
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January 2021 to December 2022*
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Contract award
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December 2022*
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Service commencement
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30th September 2024*
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* These dates are currently indicative and are subject to changes
Procurement portal
A procurement portal is being developed, where interested parties
can register and gain access to documents relating to the
procurement.
