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HM Coastguard Alerting and Tasking

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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29 Apr 2025 at 09:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award stage of a public procurement process titled "HM Coastguard Alerting and Tasking". This contract, with the industry category labelled under tactical command, control and communication systems, ensures the continuity of HM Coastguard's critical alerting and tasking services. It includes geographical coverage across various locations including the UK, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, and more. This selective procurement process was conducted via call-off from the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework agreement. The awarded contract, valued at £345,703, will commence on 15 May 2025 and conclude on 14 May 2028. The tender process formally ended on 25 April 2025, with the award notice published on 29 April 2025.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses offering advanced communication systems, particularly those capable of providing technical solutions aligned with the MCA's IT Strategy 2025-2028. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly viable, given its suitability considerations, although larger firms such as the awarded supplier, Softcat PLC, were also involved. Companies specialising in robust communication infrastructure and who can offer innovative, reliable, and scalable tactical solutions would be well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, paving the way for growth and reputation enhancement within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HM Coastguard Alerting and Tasking

Notice Description

The current support service expires on 14th May 2025. As a key solution for HM Coastguard (HMCG), the existing Alerting and Tasking solution instantly notifies via SMS and email Coastguard Rescue Officers and Full-time Officers (FTO) about Coastguard incidents with informative messages direct from the operations room. It is essential this service is maintained and that this renewal is agreed, in the meantime a new solution will be sought in line with the newly released MCA IT Strategy 2025-2028 and a new tender will be issued accordingly. This is a call-off contract is from the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dee7baad-434a-4282-b657-a7337d9d068c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66b5696d-91bf-4289-bd8c-e49228b971bc
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,703 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£345,703 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2025 - 14 May 2028 3-4 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
Jonathan Nicklin
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

SOFTCAT

Further Information

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