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Connectivity Solution for Incoming 999 calls for HM Coastguard (SIP)

MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency

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03 Jul 2025 at 11:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process to award a contract for a "Connectivity Solution for Incoming 999 calls for HM Coastguard (SIP)". This falls under the services category, specifically within the telephone network industry. The procuring entity, MCA, located in Southampton, England, has engaged in a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. As of 4th July 2025, the award was made to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, with the contract period set to run from 4th June 2025 until 3rd June 2030. The geographical scope of service delivery includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally, indicating a wide reach for implementation.

This contract provides a significant business opportunity for large enterprises with expertise in telecommunications and IT infrastructure, especially those capable of implementing connectivity solutions on a large scale. As the contract was specifically awarded to a large supplier, it highlights the potential for businesses of this size to leverage existing framework agreements for government contracts. Businesses operating within telecommunications, network services, and those looking to expand their service offerings in emergency services would find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and expansion in providing critical public sector infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connectivity Solution for Incoming 999 calls for HM Coastguard (SIP)

Notice Description

MCA requires a replacement connectivity solution for the reception and presentation of incoming 999 calls. This is a direct award contract to BT under Network Services 3.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b746f520-642e-4495-b0ad-b5937d7e7221
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a8d2369-2884-4d69-9095-8dd6830f1d15
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

32551400 - Telephone network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,278 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£233,278 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2030 Over 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
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Postcode Area
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

BT PLC

Further Information

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