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HARDWARE SUPPORT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL SUPPORT 2025

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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08 May 2025 at 08:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, concluded a procurement process titled "HARDWARE SUPPORT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL SUPPORT 2025," focusing on IT services related to hardware support integral to the National HM Coastguard Emergency Service. This tender, with a value of £97,206.91, was part of a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6100 framework (Technology Services 3). The procurement, classified under the CPV code "72000000" (IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support), covers services in the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with the procurement process at the award stage, awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD on 31st March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in hardware support and manufacturer technical support. Companies that are part of framework agreements, especially SMEs, would benefit from engaging in similar opportunities provided by frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services RM6100. By participating in such selective procurement processes, businesses can secure contracts that bolster their portfolios and expand their market reach, particularly in government contracts associated with critical services such as emergency infrastructures.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HARDWARE SUPPORT AND ASSOCIATED MANUFACTURER TECHNICAL SUPPORT 2025

Notice Description

Requirement for manufacturer hardware support and technical support for key compute, storage and network hardware that forms part of the infrastructure providing the critical National HM Coastguard Emergency Service capability. The asset list has been split into two Lots: LOT 1 - SUPPORT FOR ASSETS IN SERVICE LOT 2 - SUPPORT FOR ASSETS AT END OF SERVICE LIFE This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6100 framework (Technology Services 3) open to all Lot 3B suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15a850c3-878f-40e0-847e-d58d343c72b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0e563b8-e043-45e5-a9d0-0e8aad60a309
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,206 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,206 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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