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IT Hardware Aggregation

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 May 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IT Hardware Aggregation" was conducted by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). This tender falls under the "goods" category and involves the purchase of IT hardware, specifically laptops and smartphones, with a total value of £297,845.05. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. This process is now in the award stage, having been initiated through a tender. The contract runs from 20th January 2025 to 19th January 2026, with deliveries expected across multiple regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The tender process was concluded on 19th January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT hardware supply, notably SMEs, as the MCA prioritised such organisations in the tender suitability criteria. Companies experienced in providing large-scale hardware solutions through established frameworks stand well-suited to benefit from such procurement exercises. Engaging with processes like this can facilitate business growth by securing substantial contracts that enhance credibility and market presence.

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Notice Title

IT Hardware Aggregation

Notice Description

The Crown Commercial Service provides public sector buyers the opportunity to participate in regular aggregation opportunities, to benefit from the best possible prices achieved through economies of scale. The MCA participated in last autumn's IT Hardware Aggregation, purchasing laptops and smartphones.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1e40924-bc77-4a88-9f0f-6672e74c617c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c807e6-4682-440b-901a-ac4044574b6f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£297,845 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£297,845 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 6-12 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

PROBRAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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