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title: "Airwave Network Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Airwave Network Services

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a667529-f709-4709-8f3a-f9cf1081fbef

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Airwave Network Services tender, initiated by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), is currently complete. This contract, valued at £100,116, falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The services are intended for emergency communication support across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st December 2022. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 30th September 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in mobile communication solutions, software development, and emergency services support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector, especially as the MCA requires robust support systems for secure communications in emergency situations.

## Notice

The Airwave service is essential for supporting the HMCG secure mobile voice and data communications with other emergency services throughout England, Scotland and Wales. MCA have multiple contract agreements in place with Airwave for over 10 years, supporting HMCG in providing secure mobile voice and data communications with other Emergency Service providers throughout England, Scotland and Wales. An approved Business Case (FIN-62-20-21) aligns these disparate agreements to a common end date of 31st December 2022, to ease the burden on future administration of contractual agreements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e2748a-e744-4d1d-93ce-456c877315be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,116 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,116 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 13:49 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e2748a-e744-4d1d-93ce-456c877315be
- 12 Nov 2021 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e2748a-e744-4d1d-93ce-456c877315be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31e2748a-e744-4d1d-93ce-456c877315be
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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