--- title: "Early Market Engagement and Request for information - Antenna to Operator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2025-02-18" --- # Early Market Engagement and Request for information - Antenna to Operator Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is conducting an Early Market Engagement and Request for Information (RFI) to address the challenges faced by its ageing radio infrastructure set across various Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. This engagement covers the replacement and modernisation of the radio equipment, transitioning from an analogue to a holistic digital service. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with the engagement period ending on 20 March 2025. Key components include VHF and MF transceivers, Radio Media Gateways, Power Distribution Units, Uninterrupted Power Supplies, Network Routers, cabling, and third-party installation services. The industry category for this procurement is radio equipment, specific to the South West region of the United Kingdom, with reference code CPV 32344210. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in radio equipment, digital communications infrastructure, and related installation services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions for modernising radio communications will find this an appealing opportunity. By engaging in this RFI via the Jaggaer portal, companies have the chance to influence future tender requirements, positioning themselves as key partners in the MCA’s efforts to enhance their communication systems. ## Notice This Early Market Engagement is to inform potential tenderers that the MCA is under taking a Request for Information (RFI) The current Agency radio estate is facing challenges as several components are approaching End of Life (EOL). This situation poses a risk of radio site failure due to the unavailability of replacements and spares. These elements need to be replaced and are currently based on an analogue architecture. We propose not only to upgrade this infrastructure, but also modernise this and consolidate into a holistic, and possibly software defined and digital enabled service, which encompasses all radio equipment from the antenna through to the operator's terminal across each of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres and the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. Elements within scope of this business case include: - VHF and MF transceivers, - Radio Media Gateways, - Power Distribution Units, - Uninterrupted Power Supplies, - Network Routers, - Cabling and other consumables, and - Third-party installation services. This RFI will help us to refine what is available within the market and assist with the development of our future tender requirements. Additional information: This market engagement is being undertaken via the DfT's e-sourcing portal, Jaggaer. Suppliers must register on Jaggaer, log-in and navigate to PQQ_544 in order to respond to this market consultation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ae9de-5436-4b23-96b3-8d73216948ea | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 20 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32344210 - Radio equipment ## Release History - 18 Feb 2025 at 09:39 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ae9de-5436-4b23-96b3-8d73216948ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c3ae9de-5436-4b23-96b3-8d73216948ea 18th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/ The Jaggaer portal can be accessed using the following link: - https://www.dnb.co.uk/duns-number/lookup.html Please note that you will require a DUNS number (Dun and Bradstreet) to register. If you do not know your number access the following link to find yours, click on the D-U-N-S number section. If a DUNS number is not found there is guidance on how to acquire - http://help_uk@jaggaer.com Should you have any technical issue registering on the system please contact the Jaggaer Helpdesk in the first instance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1bb89ad6-6eed-4b04-8914-488f0c55d85b.json.