--- title: "Extension - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate + Bluelight Networks and Hilltop Radio Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2025-12-30" --- # Extension - Provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate + Bluelight Networks and Hilltop Radio Services Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b1c6c84a-bd9c-48a4-989d-05da9c15e026.json) ## Summary The public procurement process led by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, focuses on the extension of provisions for a Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate and Bluelight Networks, alongside Hilltop Radio Services. This contract, classified under the 'Internet network' category, applies to a broad delivery scope spanning the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. As of 30th December 2025, the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £71,753.64, scheduled to run from 1st January to 31st March 2026. Conducted through a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, this process extends the WAN's provision by three months to facilitate the transition to replacement services. This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for large-scale telecommunication companies, particularly those already operating under framework agreements, as indicated by the award to British Telecommunications Public Limited Company (BT PLC). Companies with expertise in internet networking services can leverage this procurement to solidify and expand their service offerings within both the UK and international markets. Participation in such tenders could enhance their portfolio in public sector projects, ensuring readiness for future government-led technological infrastructure demands. SMEs and VCSEs would find this particular tender challenging due to the scale and specific requirements detailed in the procurement. ## Notice The MCA required a 3 month extension to the Wide Area Network (WAN) for both Corporate/Bluelight Networks and Hilltop Radio Services, to allow replacement services to be implemented. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3fcf7de-f6da-47b7-bf8a-0747ccf02099 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £71,753 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £494,667 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412110 - Internet network ## Release History - 30 Dec 2025 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3fcf7de-f6da-47b7-bf8a-0747ccf02099 - 18 Nov 2025 at 09:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e14216-3ec7-4652-8fbe-43391f581271 - 18 Jun 2025 at 14:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a6c1dd-fd19-433f-ba6b-cb424de4ad9f - 30 May 2025 at 15:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a6c1dd-fd19-433f-ba6b-cb424de4ad9f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3fcf7de-f6da-47b7-bf8a-0747ccf02099 30th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e14216-3ec7-4652-8fbe-43391f581271 18th November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45a6c1dd-fd19-433f-ba6b-cb424de4ad9f 18th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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