Replacement VHF Direction Finding Solution for MCA Coastal Sites
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency · Awarded contract
AwardedReplacement VHF Direction Finding Solution for MCA Coastal Sites
Awarded 26 Sep 2022
Expires in 11mo5y term, 82% elapsed
Awarded 26 Sept 2022Expires 29 Sept 2027
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MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency awarded a contract to Rohde & Schwarz for the replacement of a VHF Direction Finding solution at three existing sites: Langdon Battery, North Foreland, and Dover.
The contract covers decommissioning the existing capability, integrating the new solution into the national network, and ensuring near-seamless transfer or minimal downtime to avoid compromising HMCG VTS Operators.
The existing solution was unsupportable and had reached end of life, exposing the Agency to ongoing risk.
The contract value is £552,332.55.
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