--- title: "Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2018-06-29" --- # Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f6b699ca-256c-4008-ae35-7cfbb3a67e9c.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently undertaking a selective tender process for the "Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement" project, which falls within the telecommunications industry. The procurement aims to replace the existing radio network that supports VHF & MF radio transmissions for HM Coastguard, facilitating vital communication at sea. The submission deadline for suppliers is 11:00 on 27th July 2018, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st April 2019 and continue until 1st April 2029. The estimated value of the contract is £130,000,000, covering services that are critical for maritime safety across the UK's extensive coastline. This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for suppliers with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure and services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's scope and the inclusive nature of the tendering process. Companies involved in network construction, maintenance, or technology solutions tailored for emergency services will find this procurement particularly relevant to their capabilities, allowing them to expand their reach and contribute to the enhancement of national maritime operations. ## Notice HM Coastguard are required to monitor VHF & 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 needs to be replaced; the reason is that the analogue Kilostream product that underpins the existing network is being 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. Additional information: IMPORTANT: This Notice is an extract of the information provided within the Contract Notice. Potential suppliers are strongly urged to carefully read the more detailed information contained within the Contract Notice, a copy of the information submitted to the Official Journal of the European Union is provided as an attachment to this Notice. Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk Maritime and Coastguard Agency will not be liable for any costs of any nature incurred by suppliers (or any of its joint venture or consortium members or subcontractors) involved in this procurement exercise and suppliers bid at their own risk and expense including without limit if Maritime and Coastguard Agency cancel the procurement or make no award. Contracting authorities shall exclude an economic operator from participation in a procurement procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 Regulation 57 and the Supplier Qualification Pack. Suppliers must submit the information required in the Supplier Questionnaire pack by the deadline of 11:00 on 27th July 2018, in accordance with the requirements set out in the Supplier Questionnaire pack. Please note the contract value provided is an estimate. Suppliers are not guaranteed business through this contractual agreement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffba083d-f933-47c9-b9bb-48b86611fe72 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £130,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 29 Jun 2018 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffba083d-f933-47c9-b9bb-48b86611fe72 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffba083d-f933-47c9-b9bb-48b86611fe72 29th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dd97795-4f18-4232-8849-765bec98a706 MCA Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/22ab32c5-15da-4f97-a0c0-c20d4fbebd01 MCA Contract Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d23d2b83-3d4b-4e95-834f-bf63c2fc0560 Radio Network Infrastructure Replacement SQ - Version 8.0 ## Notice URLs - https://crowncommercialservice.bravosolution.co.uk - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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