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Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (Fareham)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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20 Aug 2025 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency, located in Southampton, UK, has completed the procurement process for the "Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call" in Fareham. This service involves the purchase of primary and secondary IP Connect connectivity to supply the BT Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (EISEC). The procurement falls under the industry category of "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment". The procurement method adopted was a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £37,000, was awarded to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company on 5th December 2024, with the project set to commence on 6th December 2024 and conclude on 13th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, especially those that can offer robust infrastructure solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) might find this type of contract advantageous, providing avenues for partnership and service provision in emergency service support. While the British Telecommunications Public Limited Company was the successful supplier, businesses in the related fields should consider similar future tenders, particularly those focusing on connectivity and communications improvements, to aid in their growth strategy.

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Notice Title

Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (Fareham)

Notice Description

Purchase primary IP Connect 100MB and secondary IP Connect FTTP connectivity for Fareham, which supplies the BT Enhanced Information Service for Emergency Call (EISEC).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcfd441a-8e44-43a9-8f45-38d8353aebaf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b301ff62-04bc-4463-b786-69ab6bbcd451
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2024 - 13 Dec 2024 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
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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