MCA awards £64.4m aerial dispersant contract to RVL Aviation
Maritime and Coastguard Agency has named RVL Aviation Limited to operate oil-spill response aircraft across UK waters for six years.
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has awarded RVL Aviation Limited a £64.4m contract to provide aerial dispersant spray services supporting the UK's marine pollution response. The contract covers aircraft operation, maintenance and deployment to tackle oil pollution incidents in UK waters.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded RVL Aviation Limited a £64.4m contract to deliver aerial dispersant spray services across UK waters.
The contract establishes a national capability for rapid response to oil pollution at sea. RVL Aviation will operate, maintain and deploy aircraft fitted with spray systems to reach pollution incidents within the agency's jurisdiction.
The award was made on 14 June 2026 and published on 13 July 2026. The framework sits with the MCA's Southampton office and covers the full lifecycle of response equipment and operational readiness.
Suppliers interested in future call-off opportunities under this arrangement should monitor Contracts Finder for further notices as the service is deployed.