Award

OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

28 Jul 2021 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "OFCOM LandSAR Radio License," initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, England. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically within subscription services, and has reached the award stage. The total contract value is £174,525, with the contract period running from 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022. The procurement method was a direct single tender action below the threshold, with the award officially published on 28 July 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and public service sectors to engage with a government agency and provide essential radio services. Companies with expertise in subscription services, especially those experienced in communication and operational support for emergency services, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolios and establish valuable relationships with key public sector clients.

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Notice Title

OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

Notice Description

OFCOM LandSAR Radio License for the period 01/04/2021 to 31/03/2022

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2557a2d5-626b-4ad1-9e33-d310bb4a86fd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/771f2c85-41ab-4916-8600-b6c4c17d8469
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1GH
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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFCOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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