Award

Leased Lines (Internet Breakouts Project)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

18 Apr 2023 at 16:06

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently awarded a contract for leased lines services to support the RNIR project, providing internet connectivity across various locations. The contract, titled "Leased Lines (Internet Breakouts Project)", falls under the Internet services industry category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th March 2023, with a contract duration from 21st March 2023 to 20th March 2028. This opportunity was awarded to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY.

This awarded tender by MCA for leased lines services presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector. Companies experienced in providing internet services and WAN connections would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The award signifies the MCA's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure to enhance services for its stakeholders, offering long-term potential for growth and collaboration in the telecommunications industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Leased Lines (Internet Breakouts Project)

Notice Description

The RNIR project will install new WAN connections into BlueLight sites but has descoped non-BlueLight sites. The existing BT Solution providing WAN Access will be withdrawn EoFY 2023/24. The MCA has purchased 15 of BTNET Internet Access Leased Lines to provide internet connectivity for the new Internet Cafe style Wifi solution, which will allow corporate users to use their laptops in a similar fashion to home or remote use with increased mobility throughout any given building. This requirement was procured as a direct award under Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 2 framework (Lot 1), utilising the Government eMarketplace.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28d9bd1c-5f8c-4980-b853-3ea7c36b8c67
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e2c20d-a7ba-4fb9-9aa1-793f22726fff
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£248,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£248,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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