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BT Services - Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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21 Aug 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency pertains to the purchasing of BT Services for 15 PSTNs to transition to BT's Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL). Categorised under the industry classification of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, this contract encompasses services across a diverse range of locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. As of 21st August 2025, the procurement stage is at Award, with the contract awarded to the British Telecommunications Public Limited Company. The procurement followed a selective method executed under a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include an award date of 11th August 2025 and a contract period extending from 12th August to 12th September 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for large companies capable of providing telecommunication services on an extensive scale, as required by the geographic diversity of the contract. The suitability criteria suggest an advantage for SMEs, even though the contract was ultimately awarded to a large-scale supplier. Companies specialising in telecommunication equipment and services, with robust logistics to handle deployments across multiple regions, would find this tender particularly suitable. The focus on PSTN services transitioning to digital lines might also open avenues for companies with innovative solutions in this sphere, encouraging technological advancement in telecommunications.

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Notice Title

BT Services - Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL)

Notice Description

Purchase of BT services for 15 PSTNs to be moved across to BT's Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eb61ecaf-bd9d-43b7-9c14-64002046470c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f6dfb0-5091-4914-9736-ce83d39092e9
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

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,007 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,007 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
11 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 1-6 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

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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