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Cisco Switch and Firewall upgrade 2025

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) in England has completed a public procurement process for the "Cisco Switch and Firewall Upgrade 2025" project, classified under the IT software package industry category. This procurement, involving a value of £122,763.66 GBP, was conducted as a further competition under the Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework, specifically for technology products and associated services. The procurement stage is now in the "Award" phase, with Specialist Computer Centres PLC being the chosen supplier. The contract period runs from 14 February 2025 to 13 February 2028, and the services are intended for multiple delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the IT sector, particularly those specialising in networking and cybersecurity solutions. The MCA's significant investment in upgrading its hardware and software infrastructure can lead to broader, long-term partnerships and subcontracting opportunities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, given the project's scale and the competitive nature of the framework. Firms with a focus on integrating and maintaining advanced IT systems would be well-suited to compete for such tenders in future procurements of this nature.

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Notice Title

Cisco Switch and Firewall upgrade 2025

Notice Description

Switch and firewall solution IT hardware & software This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services 2) open to all Lot 1 suppliers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f054b563-f50c-4fcb-9fca-dd63fcacde15
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7fad90d-69dd-4d31-a643-fd2db45d14c3
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,763 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£122,763 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2025 - 13 Feb 2028 2-3 years
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

SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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