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Qualys VM-DR Bundle Renewal

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Oct 2021 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a tender process for the "Qualys VM-DR Bundle Renewal," aimed at securing software support services essential for identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities across its corporate network. This selective procurement, conducted under the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework for Technology Products & Associated Services (RM6068), concluded with an award made on 8 April 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £27,340, will be active from 26 April 2021 to 25 April 2022, with its procurement stage now classified as complete. The contract covers multiple delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and various Overseas Territories.

This contract presents excellent opportunities for software vendors, particularly those specialising in cybersecurity solutions and software support services. Businesses that can provide effective vulnerability management software and possess a strong capability to maintain and update such systems would be well-suited to engage in this market. As the MCA continues to prioritise securing its digital infrastructure, suppliers in the technology sector can leverage this procurement as a pathway to expand their clientele and strengthen partnerships within public sector contracting.

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Notice Title

Qualys VM-DR Bundle Renewal

Notice Description

The Agency requires the Qualys Vulnerability Management software for the corporate network to ensure all software and firmware security vulnerabilities are identified, patched and remediated in a timely manner. Further competition run under Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework Technology Products & Associated Services RM6068.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e77efcd8-1ac4-4137-b86b-8584d6afaacd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fcc2474-0f3d-428b-8eed-64812f7e7e62
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2021 - 25 Apr 2022 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
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0

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

SOFTWAREONE

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