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Extension - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate + Bluelight Networks and Hilltop Radio Services

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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30 Dec 2025 at 10:27

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18 Nov 2025 at 09:29

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18 Jun 2025 at 14:08

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30 May 2025 at 15:49

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, focuses on the extension of provisions for a Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate and Bluelight Networks, alongside Hilltop Radio Services. This contract, classified under the 'Internet network' category, applies to a broad delivery scope spanning the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. As of 30th December 2025, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £71,753.64, scheduled to run from 1st January to 31st March 2026. Conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, this process extends the WAN's provision by three months to facilitate the transition to replacement services.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for large-scale telecommunication companies, particularly those already operating under framework agreements, as indicated by the award to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (BT PLC). Companies with expertise in internet networking services can leverage this procurement to solidify and expand their service offerings within both the UK and international markets. Participation in such tenders could enhance their portfolio in public sector projects, ensuring readiness for future government-led technological infrastructure demands. SMEs and VCSEs would find this particular tender challenging due to the scale and specific requirements detailed in the procurement.

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Notice Title

Extension - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate + Bluelight Networks and Hilltop Radio Services

Notice Description

The MCA required a 3 month extension to the Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate/Bluelight Networks and Hilltop Radio Services, to allow replacement services to be implemented.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3fcf7de-f6da-47b7-bf8a-0747ccf02099
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,753 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£494,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

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