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Provision of Wide Area Network for both Corporate/Blue Light Network WAN and the Radio WAN

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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22 Nov 2021 at 11:20

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11 Nov 2021 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a tender process titled "Provision of Wide Area Network for both Corporate/Blue Light Network WAN and the Radio WAN." This procurement falls under the category of facilities management services involving computer operation, with a total value of £1,011,595. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action, and the contract period ran from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, with delivery primarily in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process reached its end date on 31 March 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the telecommunications or networking sectors. Companies specialising in the provision of wide area networks, IT infrastructure, or related services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with a prominent buyer such as the MCA, which oversees critical operational connectivity, can enhance visibility and open doors to further contracts in related fields.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wide Area Network for both Corporate/Blue Light Network WAN and the Radio WAN

Notice Description

The MCA have a requirement for a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect our computing equipment throughout the UK, including operational centres, telecoms and offices with the coastal radio stations and back office services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e3bc9790-227e-4ca7-9b4f-beaf744daa65
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c26857-1f33-46d5-94ce-1a02c288008a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,011,595 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,011,595 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 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
Additional Buyers

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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