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Full-Stack Observability Platform IT Management Software (Solarwinds)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Jul 2026 at 09:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Full-Stack Observability Platform IT Management Software (SolarWinds) has been completed by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, England. This procurement, classified under the CPV category 72250000 for system and support services, was undertaken through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement targeted several regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Initiated as a tender and progressing to award, its key dates include the tender period ending on 1st May 2026, with the contract starting on 22nd May 2026 and concluding on 21st May 2030. The contract was awarded on 18th May 2026, with a total value of £639,477.22.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT management software and support services. Given its selective method of procurement, businesses that are part of the relevant framework or have strong expertise in real-time performance monitoring and automated configuration controls would find this contract appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable to compete for similar opportunities in the future, as the procurement process explicitly considered their suitability. Companies aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the specified regions, especially with a focus on delivering system and support services, stand to benefit substantially from this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Full-Stack Observability Platform IT Management Software (Solarwinds)

Notice Description

SolarWinds premium support contract which provides the MCA with an extensive technology environment and provides a common tool for the provision of automated configuration controls and real time performance monitoring.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-71245113-7b68-4d43-9ba4-4173a7431a02
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5c54fdf8-0bfe-431e-ba42-b9fe2c824c7e
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72250000 - System and support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£639,477 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£639,477 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 21 May 2030 4-5 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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