Planning

Radio Network Managed Service

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 15:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the United Kingdom has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Radio Network Managed Service." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance the monitoring of VHF & MF radio transmissions from vessels at sea to improve safety and prevent loss of life. The opportunity is classified under technical support services. The procurement is planned to start around 6th July 2030 and end by 5th July 2040. Located in Southampton, the agency will handle this vital task from its multiple operational centres around the UK, with the main coordination from the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham. The procurement is conducted with a gross value of £24 million, clear evidence of a well-thought-out plan adhering to legal standards such as the 2023/54 UKPGA regulation. Interested parties should look forward to the anticipated communication notice by 5th January 2030.

This planned procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, telecommunications, or maritime solutions. Companies with expertise in managing extensive radio networks or providing robust technical services in support contexts will find this opportunity particularly appealing. With the procurement encompassing numerous remote radio sites spread along the UK coastline, businesses that offer innovative solutions to enhance maritime communication systems can leverage their products and services to secure this contract. The size and scope of the contract suggest it is well-suited for established enterprises looking to expand their footprint in central government procurements while contributing to maritime safety and innovation. 

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Notice Title

Radio Network Managed Service

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05430e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030020-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20304 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jul 2030 - 5 Jul 2040 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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