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title: "Leased Lines (Internet Breakouts Project)"
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# Leased Lines (Internet Breakouts Project)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28d9bd1c-5f8c-4980-b853-3ea7c36b8c67

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently awarded a contract for leased lines services to support the RNIR project, providing internet connectivity across various locations. The contract, titled "Leased Lines (Internet Breakouts Project)", falls under the Internet services industry category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19th March 2023, with a contract duration from 21st March 2023 to 20th March 2028. This opportunity was awarded to BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY.

This awarded tender by MCA for leased lines services presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector. Companies experienced in providing internet services and WAN connections would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The award signifies the MCA's commitment to upgrading its infrastructure to enhance services for its stakeholders, offering long-term potential for growth and collaboration in the telecommunications industry.

## Notice

The RNIR project will install new WAN connections into BlueLight sites but has descoped non-BlueLight sites. The existing BT Solution providing WAN Access will be withdrawn EoFY 2023/24. The MCA has purchased 15 of BTNET Internet Access Leased Lines to provide internet connectivity for the new Internet Cafe style Wifi solution, which will allow corporate users to use their laptops in a similar fashion to home or remote use with increased mobility throughout any given building. This requirement was procured as a direct award under Crown Commercial Service's Network Services 2 framework (Lot 1), utilising the Government eMarketplace.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e2c20d-a7ba-4fb9-9aa1-793f22726fff |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2023 - 20 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £248,780 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £248,780 |
| 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 | MCA - MARITIME AND 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72400000 - Internet services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e2c20d-a7ba-4fb9-9aa1-793f22726fff

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39e2c20d-a7ba-4fb9-9aa1-793f22726fff
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

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