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Airwave Network Services

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Airwave Network Services tender, initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), is currently complete. This contract, valued at £100,116, falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The services are intended for emergency communication support across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in mobile communication solutions, software development, and emergency services support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector, especially as the MCA requires robust support systems for secure communications in emergency situations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Airwave Network Services

Notice Description

The Airwave service is essential for supporting the HMCG secure mobile voice and data communications with other emergency services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. MCA have multiple contract agreements in place with Airwave for over 10 years, supporting HMCG in providing secure mobile voice and data communications with other Emergency Service providers throughout England, Scotland and Wales. An approved Business Case (FIN-62-20-21) aligns these disparate agreements to a common end date of 31st December 2022, to ease the burden on future administration of contractual agreements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a667529-f709-4709-8f3a-f9cf1081fbef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e2748a-e744-4d1d-93ce-456c877315be
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,116 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,116 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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