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Airwave Enhancement Project

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Jan 2022 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a tender for the "Airwave Enhancement Project," aimed at enhancing emergency communication capabilities in the UK through the deployment of fixed Airwave radios. With a total contract value of £83,332, this project is categorised under the services industry and specifically involves portable radios. The initial contract period commenced on 13th December 2021 and will conclude on 11th December 2023. This tender was awarded following a single tender action, and the relevant procurement stage is now marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow in the public procurement space. Businesses with expertise in communication technology, particularly those capable of delivering portable radio solutions or integrated communication systems, would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the future. Engaging with projects that enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities could also enhance the reputation and portfolio of contractors in this sector.

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Notice Title

Airwave Enhancement Project

Notice Description

The objective of this project is to enable HM Coastguard to monitor the 12 new dedicated Airwave talk groups through deploying 24(and up to 5 at Spring Place)fixed Airwave radios at remote radio site locations and connecting them to HM Coastguards Integrated Communication Control System at Fareham and Aberdeen data centres. This will facilitate rapid information sharing for large-scale and complex emergencies in the UK.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f1c9ffd-c037-4507-ae0f-cf32383556a7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf621373-17d6-4cc9-96b6-04548df0c4ff
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344280 - Portable radios

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,332 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,332 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2023 1-2 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
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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