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title: "Cisco Hardware for Replacement Data Centre"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2024-03-26"
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# Cisco Hardware for Replacement Data Centre

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf0d43ba-ab30-4068-95be-774c2c68e692

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of Cisco Hardware for Replacement Data Centre. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method through a framework agreement with a total value of £1,494,355. The contract period runs from February 27, 2024, to March 31, 2029. The MCA is based in Southampton, England, making this opportunity suitable for businesses in the technology goods industry.

This tender by the MCA presents growth opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and those involved in providing technology goods and associated services. The awarded contract to INSIGHT DIRECT (UK) LTD is an example of the types of businesses well-suited to compete in similar procurements within the maritime and coastguard services sector. With the contract period extending over the next five years, successful companies can establish long-term relationships and secure stable revenue streams, contributing to business growth and development.

## Notice

The MCA had a requirement to purchase a specific set of hardware & associated software for the provision of the new Data Centre in a Crown Hosted facility. This opportunity was a Further Competition run under Crown Commercial Services RM6098 framework (Technology Products and Associated Services 2), open to all Lot 1 suppliers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbfc40af-6a15-4893-9b77-d620a3f3b99e |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,494,355 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,494,355 |
| 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 | INSIGHT DIRECT (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44316400 - Hardware

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbfc40af-6a15-4893-9b77-d620a3f3b99e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbfc40af-6a15-4893-9b77-d620a3f3b99e
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bc629ed0-45b3-4807-83b2-6a054e8f8513
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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