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title: "DOS4 Aplha & Beta Testing"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# DOS4 Aplha & Beta Testing

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc673122-36e9-4594-9e7c-48098a86f69d

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for the project titled "DOS4 Alpha & Beta Testing", which falls under the services category, specifically within the network operating system industry. This selective tender was aimed at engaging a suitable supplier to transition the current SMarT/SMarT Plus IT claims system, with an estimated contract value of £353,000. The contract period commenced on 9 December 2020 and concluded on 8 December 2021, while the tender period ended on 8 December 2020. The delivery of services was scheduled to include an Alpha assessment to be completed within the financial year of 2020, followed by a Beta assessment due by September 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in system integration, IT consulting, or software development, particularly those that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies proficient in public sector contracts, particularly those experienced in replacing or upgrading IT systems, would find this tender aligned with their capabilities. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by enhancing visibility and credibility in the public procurement market.

## Notice

Procure the services of a suitable supplier via the DOS4 process to undertake an Alpha and a Beta public and private assessment to replace the current SMarT/SMarT Plus IT claims system. Alpha to be completed this financial year and Beta by Sept 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ba1dc7-9bbf-4109-bb55-d75947f178d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 12 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2020 - 8 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £353,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £353,000 |
| 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 1EH |
| 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 | Freemantle |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATAPULT CX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32425000 - Network operating system

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2021 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ba1dc7-9bbf-4109-bb55-d75947f178d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87ba1dc7-9bbf-4109-bb55-d75947f178d0
  12th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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