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Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (Corsham)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process overseen by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in Southampton, England, involved the awarding of a contract for the "Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (Corsham)" project. This contract was awarded in the telecommunication sector, specifically for providing primary IP Connect 100MB and secondary IP Connect FTTP connectivity. The procurement process employed a direct method through a single tender action below the threshold. Key dates include the award's publication on 20th August 2025, with the contract period running from 6th December 2024 to 13th December 2024. The tender was completed under the CPV category of 'Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment', with a value of £37,000.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses that can deliver telecommunication services, particularly those equipped to handle IP connectivity. Given its suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the tender was an excellent opportunity for SMEs in the telecommunications industry to secure government contracts. Companies with expertise in emergency service infrastructure support, especially those with the capability to serve diverse locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and beyond, would find this contract particularly beneficial. The contract was awarded to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, a large-scale entity, highlighting the competitive nature of this market segment.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (Corsham)

Notice Description

Purchase primary IP Connect 100MB and secondary IP Connect FTTP connectivity for Corsham, which supplies the BT Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (EISEC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-650c1770-3918-4097-8c4d-99fc7582e0a9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eca4d3d1-fc89-4264-a13a-ac447adc7e72
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 30 days
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
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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