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OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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18 Jul 2023 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Office of Communication (Ofcom), a large-scale supplier in the UK, has awarded a contract for the OFCOM LandSAR Radio License to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). The contract, valued at £42,226.96 GBP, falls under the services category and involves the issuance of an annual license allowing HM Coastguard to use radios in its operations. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action below the threshold. The tender was completed, with a tender period ending on June 30, 2023, and a contract period starting on July 1, 2023, and ending on May 31, 2024. The procurement stage was an award, and the contract was awarded on May 31, 2023.

This contract presents business opportunities for companies involved in communication software packages. Businesses offering services related to communication technologies, especially those focusing on the public safety sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organization, MCA, located in Southampton, England, can be contacted at contracts@mcga.gov.uk. With the contract already awarded, interested parties can explore potential collaborations or future tender opportunities with Ofcom or MCA, gaining insights into their procurement activities and business needs for future growth and strategic partnerships.

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Notice Title

OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

Notice Description

The Office of Communication (OFCOM), UK Regulator, issues an annual licence that permits HM Coastguard to operate radios in the performance of its duties.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-605d6e62-7ab8-4d8c-8b78-c23a11d94b74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0164a45-0a44-4422-a2ca-76f5e32c0e3c
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,226 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,226 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024 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 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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFCOM

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