Command and Control Programme (C2P)

Maritime and Coastguard AgencycontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-050e92Procurement Act 2023SME suitableVCSE suitableplanned

Estimated value

£70.0m

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

15 Jul 2026

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Description

*IMPORTANT UPDATE* The MCA invites all market participants to complete an Early Market Engagement Questionnaire. This is being conducted through the Department for Transport's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer, which can be accessed using the following link: https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ Suppliers must register on Jaggaer, log-in and navigate to PQQ_788 in order to respond to this market consultation. You can register by clicking the grey “click here to register!” button on the link above and following the instructions. Please note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number access the following link to find yours: https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html, click on the D-U-N-S number section. If a DUNS number is not found there is guidance on how to acquire one in the same place. Should you have any technical issue registering on the system please contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk in the first instance: Phone: 0800 069 8630 help_uk@jaggaer.com The deadline for response is 30th July 2026 at 11am. Information about C2P: The Command and Control Programme (C2P) is conducting early discovery to understand the operational, technical, safety, and organisational requirements for the next generation of MCA’s mission‑critical command-and-control capability. The programme aims to improve resilience, interoperability, situational awareness, and support for front-line search and rescue operations. Our vision is to: “Create a modern, resilient and insight‑led capability that harnesses technology, improves decision‑making, strengthens operational performance, and delivers a better experience for those we serve.” No decisions on scope, architecture, delivery model, or procurement approach have been taken.

Scope

Reference
TCA 3/7/1800
Total value
£70,000,000 excluding VAT
£84,000,000 including VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
01 Jan 2028 to 01 Jan 2032
Main category
services
CPV classifications
72222300
48810000
48517000
48000000
72263000
Contract locations
UK, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)