In 2001, the DfT issued a contract notice for provision of air-rescue helicopters at MCA bases. The dominant part of the notice read as follows.
"Aircraft Sikorsky S-61N Mk II (or equivalent capacity) with an all-weather, day/night capability. ... hover ... night ... endurance ... hoist ... FLIR ... GPS ... VHF ... MF/HF ... Training sorties required, up to maximum of 45 hours per month."
In 2004, the DfT again issued a contract notice for provision of air-rescue helicopters at MCA bases. The dominant part of the notice read as follows.
"Applicants must also provide, in respect of their company or consortium, FOUR (4) copies of a concise document no longer than 25 single sheets of A4 paper giving all of the following information:- (i) Company details including full company name and address; a contact name (and status); telephone number; fax number and e-mail address; length of time trading; VAT registration number; ... "
I detect a slight difference in approach.