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OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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30 May 2022 at 13:43

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a procurement process for the "OFCOM LandSAR Radio License", which falls under the communication software package sector. This contract, valued at £174,525, was awarded to Ofcom following a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was made on 22nd March 2022, with the contract period commencing on the same date and concluding on 22nd March 2023. The services required will be delivered within the South East region of the United Kingdom, reinforcing the agency's operational capabilities.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a key regulatory body. Companies specialising in communications technology, radio services, and related software solutions would be well-positioned to leverage this contract for business growth. The ability to provide innovative communication solutions is paramount, making this an attractive prospect for firms looking to expand their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

OFCOM LandSAR Radio License

Notice Description

The Office of Communication (OFcom), UK Regulator, issues an annual licence that permits HM Coastguard to operate radios in the performance of the duties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf95bd98-cf60-42f0-9c5b-923aace973c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e565707-5424-4f86-9baa-c4cc61ce9aec
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48510000 - Communication software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£174,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Mar 2022 - 22 Mar 2023 6-12 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OFCOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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