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Qualys Software Renewal

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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18 May 2023 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has awarded a contract for the renewal of Qualys software, a threat and vulnerability monitoring platform. The procurement process was a Further Competition under Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework, with a total contract value of £31,977. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from April 26, 2023, to April 25, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses providing software packages and information systems to compete for contracts in threat and vulnerability monitoring services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly suitable. The buying organisation, Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, England, specified delivery addresses in various regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and the rest of the world.

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Notice Title

Qualys Software Renewal

Notice Description

Qualys is the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's chosen threat and vulnerability monitoring platform. It is used to mitigate threat and vulnerability upon our network to ensure all software and firmware security vulnerabilities are identified, patched and remediated in a timely manner. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services), open to all Lot 3 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0b6377e7-2d17-49fa-82ca-939201dd0eba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b2b57e-3115-4231-b011-017493ae5eab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,977 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,977 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2023 - 25 Apr 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

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