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title: "Automated Access Control System (AACS)"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Automated Access Control System (AACS)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-709dcf87-34d6-4bea-ac44-d36a1e866fca

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is looking to procure a replacement Automated Access Control System (AACS) for its headquarters located in Southampton, England. This procurement is currently at the award stage, with the contract valued at £34,900. The tender was published on 3rd December 2020, and the contract period started on 16th February 2021 with an end date of 15th February 2023. The procurement method used for this process was an open procedure, which is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in access control systems and related security technologies. Companies that are equipped to provide innovative solutions in site-identification equipment will find this a fitting opportunity to expand their market presence. With the MCA emphasising the importance of effective access control, prospective bidders should demonstrate robust capabilities in delivering secure and reliable systems that enhance safety at government facilities.

## Notice

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are seeking to procure a replacement Automated Access Control System to provide access control and to allow the free flow of authorised people whilst denying entry to unwanted personnel to our Headquarters building in Southampton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63782ed0-c608-4b95-bd97-9e3540cc9251 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2021 - 15 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £34,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,900 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIBRE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35123000 - Site-identification equipment

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 09:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63782ed0-c608-4b95-bd97-9e3540cc9251
- 3 Dec 2020 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79569d8d-2340-49cf-acbc-3de24a3a5161

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/63782ed0-c608-4b95-bd97-9e3540cc9251
  23rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79569d8d-2340-49cf-acbc-3de24a3a5161
  3rd December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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