Scope
Reference
TCA 3/7/1833
Description
This Market Questionnaire seeks options and potential solutions relating to the national roll out of Oxygen and Analgesia for His Majesty's Coastguard to support our capability.
HM Coastguard are looking to introduce provision of medical gases to its national network of Coastguard Rescue Teams and a number of full-time officers, the requirement will be to provide;
• Portable Oxygen O2 2L / CD size in all Coastguard locations and area central Hubs
• Portable Nitrous Oxide: N2O (Entonox/Nitronox) 2L size in strategic location across HM Coastguard (approx. 30%) of all locations
This initial market questionnaire aims to understand the scale, knowledge and capability of the market along with what appetite there is for delivering this service. The MCA would like to understand a broad overview of how you would deliver the service and what costs that would entail over what is an anticipated 5 year contract.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 24111900 - Oxygen
- 33661200 - Analgesics
Engagement
Engagement deadline
4 August 2025
Engagement process description
Related documents will be available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/.
Once you have accessed the e-procurement portal, please navigate to pqq_625 - HMCG Oxygen and Analgesia to register an interest.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom
Contact name: Jonathan Nicklin
Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government