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Contract Award Notice

Contract for the Provision of Radio Spectrum and Technical Advice

  • First published: 04 March 2019
  • Last modified: 04 March 2019

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
Published by:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Authority ID:
AA22107
Publication date:
04 March 2019
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Radio/spectrum:

— the design of commercial maritime radio equipment and ancillary devices,

— an in-depth knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations, relevant transpositions into UK Law and current possible revisions,

— an in-depth knowledge of maritime frequency allocations and restrictions,

— an in-depth knowledge of standards relating to maritime radio and practical applications,

— a thorough understanding of the GMDSS and its implementation,

— participation as requested at ITU, IMO, IEC, EU working group meetings and associated Ofcom stakeholder meetings.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

105 Commercial Road

Southampton

SO15 1EG

UK

Contact person: Kathy Monk

E-mail: contracts@mcga.gov.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

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

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Other: Maritime Safety

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Contract for the Provision of Radio Spectrum and Technical Advice

Reference number: TCA 3/7/1073

II.1.2) Main CPV code

32000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Contract for the provision of industry expertise to assist in the development of international and European equipment standards and regulations.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 150 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Radio/spectrum:

— the design of commercial maritime radio equipment and ancillary devices,

— an in-depth knowledge of the ITU Radio Regulations, relevant transpositions into UK Law and current possible revisions,

— an in-depth knowledge of maritime frequency allocations and restrictions,

— an in-depth knowledge of standards relating to maritime radio and practical applications,

— a thorough understanding of the GMDSS and its implementation,

— participation as requested at ITU, IMO, IEC, EU working group meetings and associated Ofcom stakeholder meetings.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/null

Lot No: 2

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

navigation equipment and standards:

— demonstrate in depth knowledge of the design and use of navigation equipment. Have an in-depth knowledge of and experience in the development of IMO Performance Standards for this equipment,

— have an in-depth knowledge of the development of navigational equipment technical standards at relevant international and European fora,

— be familiar with and ideally have participated in the approvals relating to the MED & RED,

— participation as requested at ITU, IMO, IEC, EU working group meetings and associated Ofcom stakeholder meetings.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/null

Lot No: 3

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

71621000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Radar:

— have an in-depth knowledge of the design, construction and operation of civil maritime radar and associated equipment,

— have an in-depth knowledge of and participation in, the development of international standards relating to radar,

— have familiarity with the current developments in civil maritime radar,

— ability to conduct research into spectrum and equipment changes which may affect radar performance,

— in addition to the above, proven expertise in chairing international meetings would be an advantage.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/null

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure - Accelerated procedure

Justification:

Reduced to 30 days as tender documents are available electronically.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: TCA 3/7/1073

Title: Radio Spectrum

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 5

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

John Shaw

Essex

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Navigation Equipment

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 4

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kim Fisher

Oxon

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Title: Radar

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

04/02/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 0

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Rob Andrews

Isle of Wight

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 150 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

The Contracting Authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are Small or Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=379525207

GO Reference: GO-2019225-PRO-14167647

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Spring Place

Southampton

SO15 1EG

UK

Telephone: +44 2038172328

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Spring Place

Southampton

SO15 1EG

UK

Telephone: +44 2038172328

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Spring Place

Southampton

SO15 1EG

UK

Telephone: +44 2038172328

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

25/02/2019

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
32000000 Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Technology and Equipment
71621000 Technical analysis or consultancy services Analysis services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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