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IT Infrastructure Managed Service (2026 - 2028)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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02 Apr 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which has completed a tender titled "IT Infrastructure Managed Service (2026 - 2028)" under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, Internet, and support. This selective procurement was conducted using a call-off from a framework agreement, focusing on providing a fully managed service for the MCA's Blue Light and Corporate environments. The contract, worth £5,848,101, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028 and covers locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The award phase is complete, with TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED being the designated supplier.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those capable of managing complex infrastructural setups for critical organisations like the Coastguard. Large enterprises experienced in delivering managed IT services, especially within government or emergency services sectors, would find this contract well-suited to their operations. The structured nature of the selective procurement method also allows established firms with existing framework agreements to engage efficiently, ensuring a streamlined partnership with the MCA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IT Infrastructure Managed Service (2026 - 2028)

Notice Description

The MCA IT estate is divided into two environments: a Blue Light environment for the HM Coastguard emergency service, and the Corporate environment for commodity services and internal tools. The MCA currently outsources the managed service for these environments. This contract is a direct award under Technology Services 3 for a fully managed service contract to run, maintain and continually improve both environments period of 2-years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f2066c0-0ea7-458e-b510-a19e7cf7143f
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,848,101 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,848,101 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

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