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Direction Finder Sensor Equipment

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a replacement VHF Direction Finding solution for three sites in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement process has concluded with a contract value of £552,332.55 GBP. The tender, titled "Direction Finder Sensor Equipment," falls under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement method used was an open procedure with a tender period ending on August 5, 2022, and a contract period starting from September 27, 2022, to September 30, 2027.

This tender opportunity from MCA offers business growth potential for companies involved in the supply of communication and telecommunication equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The contract period spans over five years, presenting a stable opportunity for suppliers to engage with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency in delivering critical communication solutions for coastal operations in the South East region of the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direction Finder Sensor Equipment

Notice Description

Tender for a replacement VHF Direction Finding solution for three existing sites at Langdon Battery, North Foreland and Dover, decommission existing capability, integrate new solution into national network whilst providing near seamless transfer or minimal downtime such that HMCG VTS Operators are not compromised. The existing (and long standing) solution is unsupportable, has reached end of life and exposes the Agency to ongoing risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d65135a8-5252-46ff-a0e1-4dbb34c5e319
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£552,332 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£552,332 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2027 Over 5 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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