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title: "2 x 1 GigaBit internet WAN connections to upgrade the existing BT100 MegaBit Connection in MCA HQ"
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# 2 x 1 GigaBit internet WAN connections to upgrade the existing BT100 MegaBit Connection in MCA HQ

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1eee821e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) is initiating a procurement process to upgrade its existing internet connection by providing two 1 GigaBit WAN connections at its headquarters located in Southampton, England. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically related to Internet services, and is currently at the award stage. The procurement method used here was classified as "Other." The tender was concluded with an awarded contract valued at £71,604, which commenced on 2nd November 2015 and is set to continue until 1st December 2018.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internet service provision and related technologies, particularly those capable of managing high-speed connections and WAN infrastructures. Suitable competitors could include both large-scale service providers and innovative technology firms looking to expand their market footprint in government contracts. As the contract involves a significant upgrade and ongoing service provision, businesses with a strong track record in delivering reliable internet services and support would be particularly well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

2 x 1 GigaBit internet WAN connections to upgrade the existing BT100 MegaBit Connection in MCA HQ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c595f0b8-f2cb-44d3-8084-f968ac536009 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Nov 2015 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2015 - 1 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,604 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,604 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BT GLOBAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c595f0b8-f2cb-44d3-8084-f968ac536009

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c595f0b8-f2cb-44d3-8084-f968ac536009
  17th December 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dft.gov.uk/mca

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