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title: "Business Continuity Phones"
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# Business Continuity Phones

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9320cbf9-87de-45b3-b9bc-fbdd7f99eb0c

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) awarded a contract for Business Continuity Phones, valued at £39,994 GBP, to Bechtle Direct Limited. The procurement method was selective, and it involved calling off from a framework agreement. The tender process had a deadline on February 14, 2021. The contract period started on February 15, 2021, and ended on February 22, 2021. The procurement falls under the goods category and was completed.

This tender from the MCA presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing mobile telephones, to engage in supplying Business Continuity Phones. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to explore this contract opportunity. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

To replenish stock levels, allowing for Beyond Economic Repair replacements and new requirements, to the end of the financial year based upon current average demand (20 per month). The provision of mobile devices underpins DMSS and HMCG operational staff who routinely work out of office. During the last 4 months, there has been an additional business demand for devices to support remote working across the business as a response to Covid-19 restrictions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ea1d7f-c726-43e3-9641-11ca8f2ed50b |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2021 - 22 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £38,994 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,578 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECHTLE DIRECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2022 at 08:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ea1d7f-c726-43e3-9641-11ca8f2ed50b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52ea1d7f-c726-43e3-9641-11ca8f2ed50b
  16th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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