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title: "Airwave Radio Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6f16e539-e6ed-4b28-835d-1c5091387b39"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-22"
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# Airwave Radio Service

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f16e539-e6ed-4b28-835d-1c5091387b39

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Airwave Radio Service" has been completed by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, England. This tender, within the Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment industry category, calls for the provision of essential communication services to support HMCG's emergency mobile voice and data communications across the UK and beyond. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the start of the contract on 19th December 2024, running until 31st December 2026. The award for the tender was made on 18th December 2024, with the decision officially published on 22nd May 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies involved in emergency communication technologies, particularly those capable of delivering robust, secure mobile services. While the contract was awarded to Airwave Solutions Limited, a large-scale supplier, the project underscores the demand for specialised communication solutions and may inspire related opportunities or future tenders. Business entities with expertise in telecommunication infrastructure, either within the UK or in regions where the services are deployed, could find parallel opportunities in similar procurements or frameworks.

## Notice

The Airwave service is essential for supporting the HMCG secure mobile voice and data communications with other emergency service Category 1 responders throughout England, Scotland and Wales. There is an enduring requirement for HMCG to have access to the Airwave network for emergency services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0279c-f3bc-4721-ad3e-129894671dd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £426,601 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £426,601 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 22 May 2025 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0279c-f3bc-4721-ad3e-129894671dd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27e0279c-f3bc-4721-ad3e-129894671dd5
  22nd May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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