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Airwave Radio Service

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 May 2025 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Airwave Radio Service" has been completed by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, England. This tender, within the Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry category, calls for the provision of essential communication services to support HMCG's emergency mobile voice and data communications across the UK and beyond. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the start of the contract on 19th December 2024, running until 31st December 2026. The award for the tender was made on 18th December 2024, with the decision officially published on 22nd May 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in emergency communication technologies, particularly those capable of delivering robust, secure mobile services. While the contract was awarded to Airwave Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier, the project underscores the demand for specialised communication solutions and may inspire related opportunities or future tenders. Business entities with expertise in telecommunication infrastructure, either within the UK or in regions where the services are deployed, could find parallel opportunities in similar procurements or frameworks.

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Notice Title

Airwave Radio Service

Notice Description

The Airwave service is essential for supporting the HMCG secure mobile voice and data communications with other emergency service Category 1 responders throughout England, Scotland and Wales. There is an enduring requirement for HMCG to have access to the Airwave network for emergency services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f16e539-e6ed-4b28-835d-1c5091387b39
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0279c-f3bc-4721-ad3e-129894671dd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
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
£426,601 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£426,601 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
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
Not specified

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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