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Open Gear Network Hardware

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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25 Aug 2021 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of Open Gear Network Hardware valued at £15,202. This initiative, under the IT services sector, was prompted by an audit revealing that certain components of the Blue Light Data Centre had reached the end of their life cycle. The procurement method used was selective, leveraging a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 24 March 2021 and concluded on 31 March 2021, with the procurement process in the award stage as of the published date on 25 August 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, to engage in public sector contracts. Suppliers with expertise in IT services, networking hardware, and related support are well-suited to participate in future tenders of this nature, offering stable and reliable infrastructure solutions that meet the evolving needs of public sector agencies.

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Notice Title

Open Gear Network Hardware

Notice Description

Following the White Spider Blue Light Data Centre audit, severalhardware componentsof the Blue Light Data CentreInfrastructurehave reached an end-of-lifestage or arefast approaching apoint where they will become unsupportable by the manufacturer. This procurement covers the purchaseofthe necessaryOpenGear Network Hardwarecomponentswhich will safely and reliably maintain the Blue Light Data Centre Infrastructurein the medium term,whilst a full infrastructure replacement is ongoing.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df2b8c21-612d-4003-b99f-57c413d9fa8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd1173b0-7861-4c57-a827-c3fb47a86de4
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,202 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£15,202 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
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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

INSIGHT DIRECT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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