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Contract for the Provision of Mobile Phone Boosters- Lot 1

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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06 Jun 2023 at 10:08

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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 Lot 1. The contract falls under the industry category of Telephone network equipment and has a value of £80,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on the 5th of December 2022. The contract period is from the 16th of January 2023 to the 31st of March 2023.

This tender by the MCA offers opportunities for businesses providing services in the telecommunications sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this opportunity particularly suitable. The preferred solution involves utilising existing spare Cat 6 cabling to reduce disruption, making it an attractive prospect for businesses with such capabilities. The contract is already awarded to SOFTCAT PLC, a large-scale supplier based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Mobile Phone Boosters- Lot 1

Notice Description

Requirement was let using CCS Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 2 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
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f80b27d-29b6-4987-ae30-790da2a9f5c4
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

32429000 - Telephone network equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 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
TLJ South East (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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