Tender

Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement

CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE

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Tender

29 Jun 2018 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Commercial Service is currently undertaking a selective tender process for the "Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement" project, which falls within the telecommunications industry. The procurement aims to replace the existing radio network that supports VHF & MF radio transmissions for HM Coastguard, facilitating vital communication at sea. The submission deadline for suppliers is 11:00 on 27th July 2018, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st April 2019 and continue until 1st April 2029. The estimated value of the contract is £130,000,000, covering services that are critical for maritime safety across the UK's extensive coastline.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure and services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's scope and the inclusive nature of the tendering process. Companies involved in network construction, maintenance, or technology solutions tailored for emergency services will find this procurement particularly relevant to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their reach and contribute to the enhancement of national maritime operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement

Notice Description

HM Coastguard are required to monitor VHF & 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 needs to be replaced; the reason is that the analogue Kilostream product that underpins the existing network is being withdrawn from the market in March 2020 by BT in line with a wider OFCOM deregulation of low bandwidth analogue point-to-point product types across the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. Additional information: IMPORTANT: This Notice is an extract of the information provided within the Contract Notice. Potential suppliers are strongly urged to carefully read the more detailed information contained within the Contract Notice, a copy of the information submitted to the Official Journal of the European Union is provided as an attachment to this Notice. Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk Maritime and Coastguard Agency will not be liable for any costs of any nature incurred by suppliers (or any of its joint venture or consortium members or subcontractors) involved in this procurement exercise and suppliers bid at their own risk and expense including without limit if Maritime and Coastguard Agency cancel the procurement or make no award. Contracting authorities shall exclude an economic operator from participation in a procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 57 and the Supplier Qualification Pack. Suppliers must submit the information required in the Supplier Questionnaire pack by the deadline of 11:00 on 27th July 2018, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Supplier Questionnaire pack. Please note the contract value provided is an estimate. Suppliers are not guaranteed business through this contractual agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffba083d-f933-47c9-b9bb-48b86611fe72
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE
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

Further Information

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