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Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement.

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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04 Sep 2020 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has awarded a contract for the "Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement" project in the telecommunications sector. This initiative aims to replace the existing network that supports communication for HM Coastguard across approximately 11,000 miles of UK coastline, ensuring safety during maritime emergencies. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a total value of £100,419,467. The contract period extends from 31st July 2020 to 31st July 2030, following the tender's completion on 25th June 2020, and is crucial for enhancing the role of UK Coastguard operations from their bases spread throughout the country.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications services and infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing advanced networking solutions. Suppliers experienced in replacing analogue systems with modern technology, as well as those who can ensure robust communication channels for emergency services, would be well-suited for competing in future tenders of this nature. Given the scale and significance of this project, companies with a strong track record in public sector collaborations and innovative telecommunications solutions stand to benefit significantly.

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Notice Title

Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement.

Notice Description

HM Coastguard were required to monitor VHF and MF Radio transmissions from vessels at sea and provide assistance in case of emergency to prevent loss of life within the UK's jurisdiction. In order to do this, the current network consists of 155 Remote Radio sites (RRS), situated around 11 000 miles of UK coastline. This network facilitates all communication transmissions to and from vessels at sea and to the HM Coastguard Watch Officers based at our 10 Coastguard Operation Centres around the UK and the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham via two Data Centres. The existing network that links these remote radio sites to the HMCG Operations Centres needed to be replaced; the reason is that the analogue Kilostream product that underpins the existing network has been withdrawn from the market in March 2020 by BT in line with a wider OFCOM deregulation of low bandwidth analogue point-to-point product types across the telecommunications industry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d21c0533-b60e-4bb5-bdda-b80c06f8be65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d5288c-e627-4d8a-b157-f944d6f28385
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,419,467 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,419,467 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 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
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
Contact Name
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02038172476

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

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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