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External Secure Storage Solution for Paper Files

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Sep 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the procurement process for an "External Secure Storage Solution for Paper Files", focusing on storage services under the CPV code 63121100. This project encompasses secure storage, retrieval, archiving, and annual destruction of the MCA's paper files, including transportation from the storage facilities. This selective procurement method was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract awarded to Restore PLC. The awarded contract, valued at £96,000, covers a period from 30th April 2025 to 7th May 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in secure document storage and management services, especially those capable of handling transportation and destruction logistics. SMEs had the suitability to compete in this procurement process, suggesting smaller enterprises in this industry could find growth opportunities by engaging in similar tenders. Businesses that specialise in secure storage solutions and those located across the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories would benefit by positioning themselves to compete for such contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

External Secure Storage Solution for Paper Files

Notice Description

External secure storage solution required for the MCA's paper files. This also includes any yearly destruction exercises, retrieval and archiving of files and any transportation costs from the storage facilities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88b367a-0267-4e6c-b6c8-d5644457da9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de4051e3-78d0-4117-88cd-38e35e5d2430
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63121100 - Storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£96,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 7 May 2025 30 days
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
Contracts
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

RESTORE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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