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title: "Contract for the Provision of Mobile Phone Boosters - Lot 2"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Contract for the Provision of Mobile Phone Boosters - Lot 2

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-886765ef-6758-4b4d-89ad-f7ea0422005a

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of mobile phone boosters in the south-west region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £65,000 in GBP, aims to improve mobile phone services at Dover MRCC and Fareham JRCC by utilising nearby services through the MCA's radio tower. The project deadline is set for the end of March 2023, with the solution including an optional care package. The procurement method used was selective, with the contract awarded to SOFTCAT PLC. The tender period ended on December 8, 2022, and the contract period runs from January 16 to March 31, 2023.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in telephone network solutions and installation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this tender. Companies capable of providing mobile phone boosting solutions and services within a tight deadline would be well-suited to compete. The MCA, as the buying organisation, based in Southampton, England, aims to enhance mobile signal coverage at critical operational sites, offering a competitive opportunity for businesses to contribute to improving communication infrastructure in the region.

## Notice

Requirement was let using CCS Framework RM3808 Network Services 2 - Lot 2 for the supply, installation & commissioning of a solution that will provision mobile phone services at Dover MRCC and Fareham JRCC where, currently, we have poor and inconsistent service due to topography and very thick brick walls of low lying building. The solution should cover all four existing mobile service providers (Vodafone, EE, Three & O2) using the principle of accessing nearby services utilising MCA's own radio tower. Solution must be in place by end March 2023 and include an optional care package. Preferred solution is to utilise existing spare Cat 6 cabling where possible to reduce any disruption to this busy operational site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99310a9-52c3-4ea1-a67b-6d9197c0db5a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32551400 - Telephone network

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99310a9-52c3-4ea1-a67b-6d9197c0db5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c99310a9-52c3-4ea1-a67b-6d9197c0db5a
  6th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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