MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency · Awarded contract

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Award of UKSAR2G Search and Rescue Aviation Services to Bristow Helicopters

Awarded 21 Jul 2022

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Awarded21 Jul 2022

Value£1,959,355,159.00

SupplierBristow Helicopters Limited

AgencyMCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Expires in 10y 2mo14y 6mo term, 30% elapsed

Awarded 21 July 2022Expires 31 Dec 2036

About

MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency awarded a contract to Bristow Helicopters Limited for the Second-Generation Search and Rescue (UKSAR2G) programme, providing helicopter and fixed-wing aviation services to support Her Majesty's Coastguard in meeting international Search and Rescue obligations and monitoring polluting, illegal or anti-competitive activity.

The contract, valued at £1,959,355,159, succeeds the UK Search and Rescue - Helicopters (UKSARH) and Aerial Surveillance and Verification (ASV) contracts expiring between 2024 and 2026, and incorporates a market-led approach, collaboration with other government agencies, and potential use of unmanned assets.

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