Scope
Reference
TCA 3/7/1842
Description
Aviation licensing use within iSAR to support HMCGs Drone trial, which will provide all the requirements as listed in the Authority's specification document.
This awarded contract will allow for appropriate governance, planning and recording of Drone operations across HMCG. Providing HMCG a compliant method to commence, capture, store and access operational HMCG Drone Footage to support the drone trial in its objectives to 'Research and evaluate the potential for on scene drone technology.
Contract 1. HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting
Supplier
Contract value
- £100,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
5 August 2025
Contract dates
- 5 August 2025 to 30 November 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years, 3 months, 27 days
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of up to 24 Months (1 +1) by giving not less than 10 Working Days notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Additional licences and storage options.
CPV classifications
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
Signed contract documents
Signed Contract - HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting - REDACTED.pdf
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - without competition
Supplier
Bellwade Ltd
Innovation Centre, St Cross Business Park
Newport, Isle of Wight
PO30 5WB
United Kingdom
Email: mark@isar.im
Region: UKJ34 - Isle of Wight
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. HMCG Drone Trial Licensing and Hosting
Contracting authority
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom
Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government