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Contract for the Provision of Mobile Phone Boosters - Lot 2

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 Jun 2023 at 10:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of mobile phone boosters in the south-west region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £65,000 in GBP, aims to improve mobile phone services at Dover MRCC and Fareham JRCC by utilising nearby services through the MCA's radio tower. The project deadline is set for the end of March 2023, with the solution including an optional care package. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The tender period ended on December 8, 2022, and the contract period runs from January 16 to March 31, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in telephone network solutions and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Companies capable of providing mobile phone boosting solutions and services within a tight deadline would be well-suited to compete. The MCA, as the buying organisation, based in Southampton, England, aims to enhance mobile signal coverage at critical operational sites, offering a competitive opportunity for businesses to contribute to improving communication infrastructure in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Mobile Phone Boosters - Lot 2

Notice Description

Requirement was let using CCS Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 2 for the supply, installation & commissioning of a solution that will provision mobile phone services at Dover MRCC and Fareham JRCC where, currently, we have poor and inconsistent service due to topography and very thick brick walls of low lying building. The solution should cover all four existing mobile service providers (Vodafone, EE, Three & O2) using the principle of accessing nearby services utilising MCA's own radio tower. Solution must be in place by end March 2023 and include an optional care package. Preferred solution is to utilise existing spare Cat 6 cabling where possible to reduce any disruption to this busy operational site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99310a9-52c3-4ea1-a67b-6d9197c0db5a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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