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title: "Electronic Equipment"
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# Electronic Equipment

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3b9e413-13f9-4b03-9f00-df979af8e35b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), which aimed to enhance the operational efficiency of its Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) by supplying Apple iPads to each Coastguard Rescue Team. The tender, titled "Electronic Equipment," focused on multimedia equipment and was executed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £435,967, commenced on 16 December 2020 and concluded on 23 December 2020. The procurement was finalised on 31 August 2021, at the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the technology and multimedia equipment sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find it advantageous to participate in similar tenders that facilitate the provision of technological equipment. Engaging with government contracts like this can not only enhance product visibility but also foster relationships within the public sector, driving business growth and innovation.

## Notice

The Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) is benefitting from significant investments in technology to facilitate operational and administrative functions, fromthe current rollout ofWi-Fi connections to each Coastguard Rescue Baseto a new electronic record keeping system;the next step is to provide each Coastguard Rescue Team with the equipment to allow full utilization of the services being provided.To that end,the provision of an Apple iPad to each Coastguard Rescue Team is necessary toexploit fully the opportunities for enhanced working and greater operational and administrative efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a3c9f-f2b0-4cf7-9555-51bcddebec86 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2020 - 23 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £435,967 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £435,967 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32322000 - Multimedia equipment

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a3c9f-f2b0-4cf7-9555-51bcddebec86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e64a3c9f-f2b0-4cf7-9555-51bcddebec86
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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