UKSAR2G - MCA CivSAR Second Generation
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In the light of news of the shifting industry landscape in recent days, there is an interesting question added to the industry Q&A record on the MCA site.
"7.1. If we name a subcontractor in the SQ, are we obligated to use them?"
"7.1. If we name a subcontractor in the SQ, are we obligated to use them?"
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Originally Posted by [email protected]
Single-pilot SAR? Excellent, we are back to the Wessex days
My three pennnies worth, as an interested outsider now.
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Just been told on the 'QT', by a bloke in the pub (socially distanced) that a new company formed by Wiking Helicopters and BelAir have won it. The decision was based on their extensive knowledge of the sector and reputation for delivering on time.......................................
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Based on the plan for notification and the period of the delay at the start of the year, notification of the selection decision to candidates might be tomorrow(-ish).
No updates on the webpage.
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Originally Posted by rrekn
Who is Serco?
A cynic might claim that they are a company designed to siphon off public funds via government contracts.
BTW, EEA Helicopters Operations B.V. = CHC
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Originally Posted by Bravo73
https://www.serco.com
A cynic might claim that they are a company designed to siphon off public funds via government contracts.
BTW, EEA Helicopters Operations B.V. = CHC
A cynic might claim that they are a company designed to siphon off public funds via government contracts.
BTW, EEA Helicopters Operations B.V. = CHC
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Originally Posted by Medevac999
So is SERCO going a lone or partnered?
Originally Posted by Medevac999
Is AIRBUS with Draken?
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Originally Posted by rrekn
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Originally Posted by EESDL
Rumour has it it is BIH with their ready-made UK SAR AOC
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Originally Posted by Aurora Australis
If so, I hope whoever is making the decisions on awarding contracts looks closely at the levels of service/reliability that they currently achieve on their one SAR contract!
