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title: "Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement."
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d21c0533-b60e-4bb5-bdda-b80c06f8be65"
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# Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement.

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d21c0533-b60e-4bb5-bdda-b80c06f8be65

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Crown Commercial Service, which has awarded a contract for the "Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement" project in the telecommunications sector. This initiative aims to replace the existing network that supports communication for HM Coastguard across approximately 11,000 miles of UK coastline, ensuring safety during maritime emergencies. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a total value of £100,419,467. The contract period extends from 31st July 2020 to 31st July 2030, following the tender's completion on 25th June 2020, and is crucial for enhancing the role of UK Coastguard operations from their bases spread throughout the country.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications services and infrastructure, particularly those capable of providing advanced networking solutions. Suppliers experienced in replacing analogue systems with modern technology, as well as those who can ensure robust communication channels for emergency services, would be well-suited for competing in future tenders of this nature. Given the scale and significance of this project, companies with a strong track record in public sector collaborations and innovative telecommunications solutions stand to benefit significantly.

## Notice

HM Coastguard were required to monitor VHF and MF Radio transmissions from vessels at sea and provide assistance in case of emergency to prevent loss of life within the UK's jurisdiction. In order to do this, the current network consists of 155 Remote Radio sites (RRS), situated around 11 000 miles of UK coastline. This network facilitates all communication transmissions to and from vessels at sea and to the HM Coastguard Watch Officers based at our 10 Coastguard Operation Centres around the UK and the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham via two Data Centres. The existing network that links these remote radio sites to the HMCG Operations Centres needed to be replaced; the reason is that the analogue Kilostream product that underpins the existing network has been withdrawn from the market in March 2020 by BT in line with a wider OFCOM deregulation of low bandwidth analogue point-to-point product types across the telecommunications industry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d5288c-e627-4d8a-b157-f944d6f28385 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,419,467 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,419,467 |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| 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 | TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d5288c-e627-4d8a-b157-f944d6f28385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9d5288c-e627-4d8a-b157-f944d6f28385
  4th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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