---
title: "Antenna to Operator"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050e6e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-08"
---

# Antenna to Operator

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050e6e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is planning a procurement process titled "Antenna to Operator," aimed at developing a next-generation radio solution for His Majesty's Coastguard. This project falls under the services category, specifically in information technology services, and is situated in the United Kingdom. It is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 1st April 2026. The procurement aims to replace the current radio architecture with a digital/software-defined radio capability, featuring various marine band radio technologies and integrated systems. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 11th April 2032, with an estimated project value of £8,400,000. The procurement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in information technology services, particularly those specialising in digital radio solutions and integrated communication systems. It offers a substantial scope of work and a lengthy contract period, making it ideal for companies looking to expand their footprint in government contracts. SMEs with experience or innovation in radio technology, digital communication systems, and software-defined radio capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this project, potentially fostering long-term growth and partnerships with a central government authority.

## Notice

Next generation approach to an "Antenna to Operator" radio solution for His Majesty's Coastguard leveraging digital/software defined radio capability. This would replace our current architecture which includes the following capabilities : Marine Band Very High Frequency (VHF) radio telephony and Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Marine Band Medium & High Frequency (MF & HF) radio telephony. Marine Band Medium Frequency Digital Selective Calling (DSC). Radio Media Gateway interfaces. Integrated Coastguard Communications System (ICCS), including peripherals such as busy lights, push-to-talk, and headsets.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019596-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 11 Apr 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 09:09 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019596-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019596-2025
  8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/mca
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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