Dinosaurs can call it SAR-H if they wish.. But they will be recognised as such!:
Don't agree with your point Crab that the competition rules are trying to dictate 2 types, they are just making clear their minimum requirements and if anything, trying to broaden the competition, make it more open, and give it potential for more resilience by possibly having more than one aircraft type.
Industry has been engaged with the government since SAR-H's demise, and much of what I read suggests as much flexibility as is possible in the circumstances, including coping with wayward politicians.
As you say... All will emerge.
