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title: "ACE Extension"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# ACE Extension

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c545d375-9f84-461f-8a90-56e22f561df2

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is conducting a public procurement process for the "ACE Extension" project, classified under the IT services sector. This procurement, initiated as a direct tender action and completed on 27th July 2020, involved a total contract value of £18,296. The contract execution period spans from 28th July 2020 to 28th November 2020, with the award notice published on 18th August 2021. The procurement is taking place in the South East region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage with government projects in the IT services sector. Firms with expertise in consulting, software development, and related support services would find this procurement particularly relevant, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions to meet the needs outlined by the MCA and its partners in the Oil & Gas industry and emergency services sectors.

## Notice

3D modelling successfully delivered the data model to provide detailed insights into MCA SAR-H activities and Emergency Service aviation partners. In addition to the scope of the commission, a proof of concept model was delivered highlighting an opportunity to develop an innovative tool to aide potential UKSAR2G service providers to tailor their bids. Phase 1 was successfully delivered in early Mar '20 having provided significant insight that reinforces the SAR2G strategy. Phase 2 remains within the purview of the MoU between the Home Office & MCA and will deliver an intuitive model which enables both the MCA and potential bidders to develop and assess opportunities for the development of an innovative SAR2G operating model. The extension costs are required for an external contractor to complete two additional pieces of analysis to support ongoing work with the Oil & Gas industry and the RNLI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e35e97-5ffc-4ebb-ac09-51606569490a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Jul 2020 - 28 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,296 |
| 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 | QINETIQ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e35e97-5ffc-4ebb-ac09-51606569490a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68e35e97-5ffc-4ebb-ac09-51606569490a
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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