Modernization of traffic radar complex Cherni Vrah | 2015 | BULATSA

MODERNIZATION OF TRAFFIC RADAR COMPLEX CHERNI VRAH

CLIENT: “Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority” (BULATSA)
TERM: 2015
LOCATION: Bulgaria, Cherni Vrah
STATUS: Completed

Project goals:

Modernization of radar complexes for BULATSA: Site: Traffic radar complex Cherni vrah;
Rehabilitation of radar complex. Official contractor Thales Air Systems S.A.S, official subcontractor: Balkantel Ltd;
The scope of the contract includes design, factory tests (FAT), site functional tests (SAT) and deliveries, construction works, adjustments, trial operation and entry into normal operation;

Activities:

Dismantling of an existing steel structure, radome, primary and secondary antenna, waveguides, equipment, etc.;
Installation of adapting ring for fixing a new antenna;
Mounting a new primary and secondary antennaswith a diameter of 17m ;
Mounting a new radome;
Installation of new electric switchboard and electrical network in radome;
Making a new access door to the equipment room and mechanical installation;

Establishment of new airport radar complex Sofia | 2016 – 2017 | BULATSA

ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW AIRPORT RADAR COMPLEX SOFIA

CLIENT: “Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority” (BULATSA)
TERM: 2016 – 2017
LOCATION: Bulgaria, Sofia airport
STATUS: Completed

Project goals:

Modernization of radar complexes for BULATSA: Site: Sofia airport radar complex;
Establishment of a new radar complex. Official contractor Thales Air Systems S.A.S, official subcontractor: Balkantel Ltd;
The scope of the contract includes design, factory tests (FAT), site functional tests (SAT) and deliveries, construction works, adjustments, trial operation and entry into normal operation;

Activities:

Installation of remote sensing system – NMS “Umbrella” and signal cables. The system is fully developed by Balkantel;
Installation of an iron-grid tower, calculated by Eurocode, including steel-concrete foundation, platform, radome radial ring, ladder and electric winch;
Installation of pedestal, primary and secondary antennas;
Radome mounting in conjunction with adjoining electrical and lighting installations and warning lights;
Installing the antenna motor container;
Installation of tower lightning protection and earthing;
Radar container assembly consisting of two 24 “ISO containers, including steel-concrete foundation and supports;
Diesel generator container installation – 20 “ISO container, including steel-concrete foundation and supports;
Power supply installation including electrical cables and 4 pcs. electrical switchboards: 1 pc. in a container for diesel generator, 2 pcs. in a radar container and 1 pc. in an antenna motor container;
Grounding installation of radar equipment and container for diesel generator;
Installation of a diesel generator with automatic control;
Installation of a reserved power supply system with two UPS units;
Installation of air conditioning system, including 4 pcs. air conditioner for the container with radar equipment;
Installation of a ventilation system from louvre grids in a container for a diesel generator;
Lighting installation in containers and tower;
Installation of a fire extinguishing system;
Installation of an access control system;
Site works – road pavement and crushed stone embankment;

Modernization of Traffic Radar Complex Varbitsa | 2016 | BULATSA

MODERNIZATION OF TRAFFIC RADAR COMPLEX VARBITSA

CLIENT: “Bulgarian Air Traffic Services Authority” (BULATSA)
TERM: 2016
LOCATION: Bulgaria, Varbitsa
STATUS: Completed

Project goals:

Modernization of radar complexes for BULATSA: Site: Traffic radar complex Varbitsa;
Rehabilitation of radar complex. Official contractor Thales Air Systems S.A.S, official subcontractor: Balkantel Ltd;
The scope of the contract includes design, factory tests (FAT), site functional tests (SAT) and deliveries, construction works, adjustments, trial operation and entry into normal operation;

Activities:

Dismantling of an existing steel structure, radome, primary antenna, pedestal, racks, waveguides, etc.;
Installation of adapting ring for fixing a new antenna;
Installation of a new pedestal;
Mounting a new primary and secondary antennas;
Mounting a new radome with a diameter of 17m;
Installation of new electric panel and electrical network in radome;
Dismantling of an existing secondary radome, secondary antenna, pedestal and steel tower;
Installation of a new steel structure;

Increasing the production capacity and expanding the export potential of Balkantel Ltd

Increasing the production capacity and expanding the export potential of Balkantel Ltd.

BALKANTEL Ltd is implementing a project for the provision of a grant under a procedure BG16RFOP002-2.040- “Improving production capacity in SMEs”, Operational Program “Innovation and Competitiveness” 2014-2020

Project name:

Increasing the production capacity and expanding the export potential of Balkantel Ltd.

Main goal:

Increasing the production capacity of Balkantel Ltd. for the production of systems for monitoring the management of highly responsible processes, enhancing its competitiveness and enhancing its export potential.

Specific goals:

Investments for expanding the production capabilities of Balkantel Ltd.
Development of stand for automated testing and storage of monitoring systems for critical communications
Expansion of the export potential of the company
Optimization of the production of specialized products for monitoring the management of critical processes.

Budget:

The project is implemented with the financial support of Operational program “Competitiveness and Innovation”, co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund and the national budget of Republic of Bulgaria.

Total ammount: 1 270 000 BGN, of which 647 700 BGN EU funding, 114 300 BGN national funding and 508 000 BGN self-funding.

Location of implementation: Vratsa, Bulgaria

Start date: 03.02.2020.

End date: 03.02.2021.

Implementation of an innovative product and marketing of voice communication device for the ‘Radis’ dispatch center

BALKANTEL LTD has implemented a project for the provision of a grant under procedure BG16RFOP002-1.001 – “Support for the implementation of innovation in enterprises”, Operational Program “Innovation and Competitiveness” 2014-2020

Name of the project:

Implementation of an innovative product and marketing of voice communication device for the ‘Radis’ dispatch center.

Main goal:

Support of the market realization of an innovative product – device for voice communications of RADIS dispatcher centre, developed by Balkantel LTD. The device provides the security and normal function of the railway and airport dispatcher centres.

Specific goals:

Diversification of the product portfolio of Balkantel LTD with a new innovative product;
Purchase of equipment and software and creation of a simulation platform (production configuration) of a device for voice communications;
Increase in the capacity of Balkantel LTD for the development and realization of innovative products in the thematic field “Mechatronics and clean technologies” of the Innovation Strategy for Intelligent Specialization (ISIS);

Budget:

Total ammount: 1 582 867.50 BGN, of which 820 743.64 BGN – EU-funded, 144 837.11 BGN – nationally funded and 617 286.75 BGN – self-funded.

Location of implementation: Vratsa, Bulgaria

Duration: 14 months

Development of managerial capacity at BALKANTEL Ltd, Sofia

BALKANTEL Ltd is performing a project for the provision of a grant under procedure BG16RFOP002-2.002 “Development of managerial capacity and growth of SMEs”, Operational Program “Innovation and Competitiveness” 2014-2020.

Project name:

Development of the Managerial Capacity in Balkantel LTD, Sofia

Contract № BG16RFOP002-2.002-0343-C01

Main goal:

Developing and strengthening of the managerial capacity of Balkantel LTD through the introduction of systems for management /ERP/ and promoting the usage of information and communication technologies in the activities of the company in accordance with the requirements of the ISO standard 20000:1 „Information Technology”.

Specific goals:

Improvement of the production processes and optimization of the administrative processes;
Optimizing the production costs and improving the organization of resources and business processes;
Increase in the effectiveness of the working process of the separate departments and ensure flexible decision-making;
Entering into new markets and strengthening of the position of the company in the current markets including export growth;
Improving the quality of products and services;
Improving the process of waste management of the company.

Budget:

The project is implemented with the financial support of Operational program “Competitiveness and Innovation” 2014-2020, co-funded by the European Union through the European Regional Development Fund and the national budget of the Republic of Bulgaria.

Total ammount: 271 000 BGN, of which 161 245 BGN – EU-funded, 28 455 BGN – nationally-funded and 81 300 BGN – self-funded.

Location of implementation: Sofia, Bulgaria

Duration: 12 months

Extended radio coverage and Airfield surveillance systems | 2008-2010 | Ministry of Defense – Air Forces

EXTENDED RADIO COVERAGE AND AIRFIELD SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS

CLIENT: Ministry of Defense
TERM: 2008 – 2010
LOCATION: Bulgaria
STATUS: Completed

Project goals:

Implementation of a communication information and navigation airport infrastructure system to ensure the observation, control and maintenance of the forces providing air sovereignty of the Republic of Bulgaria (first stage);
Ensure secure data exchange in real time, using modern communication and information systems, both during day-to-day operations and in crisis and disaster situations.

Project Scope:

VHF / UHF radio network on the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria;
Development of the national VCCS / Voice Communication and Control System/ ;
Development of AMHS;
National network for the needs of the Bulgarian Air Forces;
Air Traffic Control Systems;
Local building activities of each site – foundations, shelters, antenna masts and towers, power supply, communication wiring, emergency power supply with generators and UPS;
Software management network;
Air traffic control system, navigation and landing systems – Man Machine Interface;
Security and video surveillance systems at airfields;
Mobile communication nodes;

Upgrade of Communication, Information and Navigation Systems of the Bulgarian Air Forces | 2007 – 2008 | Ministry of Defense

UPGRADE OF COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS OF THE BULGARIAN AIR FORCES

CLIENT: Ministry of Defense
TERM: 2007 – 2008
LOCATION: Bulgaria
STATUS: Completed

The activities of the company include:

Design and development of centralized Network Management System for management and control of the entire radio-relay network and other airport systems;
Design, development and integration of network for transfer of voice, digital and analogue data;
System for recording and control of voice and other data;
Emergency power systems with UPS and diesel generators;
Establishment of the infrastructure required for the numerous systems – groundwork, towers, shelters, cabling;
Power supply systems – UPS, generators;
Training of personnel for maintenance and operation with the radio relay network;
Protection of the environment;
Maintenance and periodic verification of the network;

Modernization of Communication, Information and Navigation Systems at Graf Ignatievo, Krumovo and Bezmer airfields | 2002 – 2005 | Air Forces – Ministry of Defense

REALIZATION OF A “TURN-KEY” PROJECT TO MODERNIZE THE COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION AND NAVIGATION SYSTEMS AT THE GRAPH IGNATIEVO, KRUMOVO AND BEZMER AIRFIELDS, ACCORDING TO THE NATO AND ICAO STANDARDS

CLIENT: Ministry of Defense
TERM: 2002 – 2005
LOCATION: Bulgaria
STATUS: Completed

Realization of a “Turn-Key” project to modernize the Communication, Information and Navigation Systems at Graf Ignatievo, Krumovo and Bezmer airfields, according to the NATO and ICAO standards, 2002-2005

Balkantel has a major role in the “turn-key” execution of the following:

Design and construction of a structured cabling system;
Design and construction of internal cabling;
Design and construction of an external channel network;
Design and construction of fiber optic cable network;
Design and construction of radio relay lines for voice transmission and connection data between airfields and other military bases;
Navigation system installation: GCA 2000, VOR, ILS, TACAN etc.;
Related construction activities, including foundations, power supply, signaling cables and others. Realization of a “Turn-Key” project to modernize the Communication, Information and Navigation Systems at Graf Ignatievo, Krumovo and Bezmer airfields, according to the NATO and ICAO standards, 2002-2005.

Front Desk System at Krumovo, Graf Ignatievo and Bezmer airfields | Ministry of Defense | 2011 – 2012

FRONT DESK SYSTEM AT KRUMOVO, GRAF IGNATIEVO AND BEZMER AIRFIELDS

CUSTOMER: Ministry of Defense
TERM: 2011 – 2012
LOCATION: Bulgaria – Bezmer, Krumovo
STATUS: Completed

Design, development and integration of SCADA monitoring system at the Military airfields Graf Ignatievo, Bezmer and Krumovo in real time, the so-called Front Desk;

The implementation of the project includes:

Upgrading the LAN hardware and MMI system to automatically visualize the state of the navigation and runway conditions;
Implementation of manageable video surveillance with remote control color cameras;
Installation and integration of remote video cameras around navigation and runway equipment, including special mechanical maintenance and protection of the equipment and its power supply;
Implementation of wired and wireless LAN extension to remote video surveillance;
Upgrades of real time devices designed to output local and world time in analogue and digital formats;
Implementation of a high-speed data transmission network between airfields and the management center in Sofia.