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Qualys Software Application Renewal

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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31 May 2022 at 07:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the "Qualys Software Application Renewal" project, designed to secure their network against vulnerabilities. This project falls under the category of miscellaneous networking software packages and was executed through a selective procurement method via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework, open to Lot 3 suppliers. The tender period ended on 21 April 2022, and the contract commenced on 26 April 2022, with an end date of 25 April 2023. The total contract value was £40,000 GBP, awarded to Phoenix Software Limited.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the software and cybersecurity sectors, especially those able to provide vulnerability management solutions. Companies that specialise in networking software and are registered as small to medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts with the MCA. Engaging with this procurement process could help to expand their market presence, leveraging the importance of cybersecurity in public sector operations.

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Notice Title

Qualys Software Application Renewal

Notice Description

The MCA required Qualys Vulnerability Management software for the corporate network to ensure all software and firmware security vulnerabilities are identified, patched and remediated in a timely manner. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework, open to all Lot 3 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-88dd87b7-ded7-4c2d-bb13-f9e47c3ad3cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4cb5fc7-f39e-47ca-89fc-094027193665
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2022 - 25 Apr 2023 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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

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