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title: "Airwave Enhancement Project"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Airwave Enhancement Project

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f1c9ffd-c037-4507-ae0f-cf32383556a7

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## Summary

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a tender for the "Airwave Enhancement Project," aimed at enhancing emergency communication capabilities in the UK through the deployment of fixed Airwave radios. With a total contract value of £83,332, this project is categorised under the services industry and specifically involves portable radios. The initial contract period commenced on 13th December 2021 and will conclude on 11th December 2023. This tender was awarded following a single tender action, and the relevant procurement stage is now marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to grow in the public procurement space. Businesses with expertise in communication technology, particularly those capable of delivering portable radio solutions or integrated communication systems, would be well-positioned to pursue similar contracts in the future. Engaging with projects that enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities could also enhance the reputation and portfolio of contractors in this sector.

## Notice

The objective of this project is to enable HM Coastguard to monitor the 12 new dedicated Airwave talk groups through deploying 24(and up to 5 at Spring Place)fixed Airwave radios at remote radio site locations and connecting them to HM Coastguards Integrated Communication Control System at Fareham and Aberdeen data centres. This will facilitate rapid information sharing for large-scale and complex emergencies in the UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf621373-17d6-4cc9-96b6-04548df0c4ff |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 11 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,332 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,332 |
| 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 | AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344280 - Portable radios

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf621373-17d6-4cc9-96b6-04548df0c4ff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf621373-17d6-4cc9-96b6-04548df0c4ff
  5th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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