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title: "Vision 4"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-84316f70-02c6-4bc4-a15e-d4c91189368b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2017-03-13"
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# Vision 4

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84316f70-02c6-4bc4-a15e-d4c91189368b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Vision 4" was conducted by the Maritime & Coastguard Agency in the services industry, specifically under the classification of computer platforms (CPV 30211300). This direct procurement was completed with an award made on 10th March 2017 for a contract value of £28,000, which covers the period from 1st April 2017 to 31st March 2018. The tender period concluded on 9th March 2017, and deliveries are expected across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for large technology companies or service providers experienced in simulation training environments or similar IT services. Businesses that can provide effective solutions to enhance training capabilities and are adept at managing simulation technology would be well placed to compete. The successful supplier for this contract, Capita, has already established a role in expanding training capabilities, indicating further demand in this area.

## Notice

As part of a recent upgrade Capita expanded the number of simulated radios on the DS3000 element of the training environment, to better reflect the true live environment and enable more users to be trained concurrently.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaae7e7-59b2-43fd-a3ff-ce9ec7289ac9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPITA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 30211300 - Computer platforms

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2017 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaae7e7-59b2-43fd-a3ff-ce9ec7289ac9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbaae7e7-59b2-43fd-a3ff-ce9ec7289ac9
  13th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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