Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c80-2453-7379-b76d-72395bd44dde/next-generation-search-and-rescue-planning

awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Next Generation Search and Rescue Planning

[MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mca-maritime-and-coastguard-agency)

Estimated value

£1,600,000

Published

16 Nov 2020

Deadline

Closed

17 Dec 2020

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

- Provision of a system or systems providing; Maritime, Aeronautical and search planning capability.
- Provision of a system providing land search planning capabilities
- Provision of suitable software to enable an operator to create a Search Area Determination (SAD) and to develop a plan to allocate resources Search Area Coverage (SAC) inline with IAMSAR (Maritime and Aeronautical) and HMCG policy (Land Search). Land search HMCG policy can be provided prior to suppliers day.
- Provision of standard IAMSAR standard and partical modelling models (Maritime).
- Provision of an ability to share and view SAD / SAC models within and out with the secure HMCG "Blue light" network.
- Provision of an Environmental data service which should include management of the various sources of data to enable the provision of Hydrographic and Environmental data for the UK Search and Rescue Region (SRR) to the SAR planning software.
- Provision of an agreed frequency of software upgrades and updates to ensure that HMCG is employing the most up to date processes for SAR planning in line with IAMSAR changes.
- Provision of full training on the use of the software to an initial cohort. There after training when a software upgrade has been made or within an agreed period of a previous training provision.
- Provision of Computer assisted training and Computer assisted assessment to ensure maintenance of operator competency.
- Provide tools and functions to aid search planners in model creation and assessment of information within the software, including annotating information and decisions made.
- Provision of a Concurrent user licence model.
- The System should ideally follow 'Cloud First' principles inline with the Government Digital Service.
- Ability to use systems on and offline, and the ability to view a model and updates in real time by multiple users.
- Capability to manage the design, installation and provide on going maintenance and support of the solution.

Additional information:

[dft.app.jaggaer.com](https://dft.app.jaggaer.com)

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## CPV classification

Industry specific software package

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d52b977f-5acd-4156-a0e2-54dc8fc51441)

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