Scope
Reference
TCA 3/7/1773
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £7,000,000 excluding VAT
- £8,400,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 11 April 2032
- 5 years, 11 days
Main category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72222300 - Information technology services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
Procedure
Above or below total value threshold
Above or equal to threshold
Contracting authority
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government