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title: "OFCOM LandSAR Radio License"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-605d6e62-7ab8-4d8c-8b78-c23a11d94b74

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## Summary

The Office of Communication (Ofcom), a large-scale supplier in the UK, has awarded a contract for the OFCOM LandSAR Radio License to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The contract, valued at £42,226.96 GBP, falls under the services category and involves the issuance of an annual license allowing HM Coastguard to use radios in its operations. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The tender was completed, with a tender period ending on June 30, 2023, and a contract period starting on July 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2024. The procurement stage was an award, and the contract was awarded on May 31, 2023.

This contract presents business opportunities for companies involved in communication software packages. Businesses offering services related to communication technologies, especially those focusing on the public safety sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organization, MCA, located in Southampton, England, can be contacted at contracts@mcga.gov.uk. With the contract already awarded, interested parties can explore potential collaborations or future tender opportunities with Ofcom or MCA, gaining insights into their procurement activities and business needs for future growth and strategic partnerships.

## Notice

The Office of Communication (OFCOM), UK Regulator, issues an annual licence that permits HM Coastguard to operate radios in the performance of its duties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0164a45-0a44-4422-a2ca-76f5e32c0e3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £42,226 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £42,226 |
| 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 |
| 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 | OFCOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48510000 - Communication software package

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0164a45-0a44-4422-a2ca-76f5e32c0e3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0164a45-0a44-4422-a2ca-76f5e32c0e3c
  18th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

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