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Corsham CrossConnects

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, has completed the procurement process for the "Corsham CrossConnects" project. This procurement, classified under the services category, was awarded to British Telecommunications PLC and involves interconnection services essential for setting up the Incoming 999 service. The direct procurement method was utilized, which did not involve competition due to it being below the threshold. The contract, valued at £24,000, commenced on 23rd October 2025 and will end on 31st December 2025. The legal basis for this procurement was aligned with the UK Public General Act 2023/54.

This tender presents growth opportunities for large businesses, especially those specialising in telecommunication services and interconnection solutions. Given the specific requirement to source the setup from BT, businesses involved in supporting or partnering with British Telecommunications PLC could potentially benefit. Entities capable of providing ancillary services or extending the efficacy of interconnection services would find this type of procurement beneficial. Engaging in such government contracts could enhance business visibility and foster partnership opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Corsham CrossConnects

Notice Description

The cross connects are essential to support the set up of the Incoming 999 service and can only be sourced via BT, who are installing the solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071363-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64221000 - Interconnection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
22 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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