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title: "Cisco Switches and Supporting Hardware"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2023-04-18"
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# Cisco Switches and Supporting Hardware

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-356b0701-f1b5-45bd-ad84-fd3ba0435e17

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for Cisco Switches and Supporting Hardware. The procurement falls under the goods category with a contract value of £18,756. The tender was awarded through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 3rd April to 12th May 2023, with a tender deadline of 17th March 2023.

This opportunity to provide network equipment offers potential for business growth, especially for suppliers experienced in technology products and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are suitable to participate in this tender. Insight Direct (UK) Ltd was awarded the contract by the MCA, providing an example of successful engagement in public procurement processes.

## Notice

The refurbishment of Dover Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre has seen the need to extend the existing network to the mezzanine floor to allow the move of the Vessel Traffic Services to a new office. The provision of 2 x Cisco Network Switches will facilitate this move and provide the network services required by HMCG operational staff who work out of this office 24/7 365 days a year. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6068 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services), open to all Lot 2 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39338f6b-7185-4253-b293-d01fdc470014 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2023 - 12 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,756 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,756 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2023 at 17:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39338f6b-7185-4253-b293-d01fdc470014

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39338f6b-7185-4253-b293-d01fdc470014
  18th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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