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title: "Maritime Cloud Access & Capacity Management"
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# Maritime Cloud Access & Capacity Management

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dadf8ada-1f17-4101-9f46-58cfa5b0e853

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Maritime Cloud Access & Capacity Management" project was conducted by the Ministry of Defence. This tender, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), aimed to implement internet service provision for ships using ComSat bearer. The tender period concluded on 21 July 2017, while the contract commenced on 21 August 2017 and is set to run until 20 August 2019. The contract value was approximately £79,190.40, and the delivery location was in the South East of England. This procurement method was selective, relying on a call-off from a framework agreement.

This opportunity for business growth presents itself particularly well for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the IT services sector, especially those with expertise in consulting, software development, and internet technology. Businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions for maritime connectivity will find this tender an appropriate fit. As the awarded contract has been given to EITEC Ltd, similar SMEs looking to expand their capabilities in the defence sector may find future tender opportunities in related projects.

## Notice

Implement an internet service provider to ships using ComSat bearer. Maritime Cloud Access and Capacity Management (MCACA)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a20e6-d76d-465b-8db7-538abfaf0b13 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2017 - 20 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,190 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EITEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2017 at 11:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a20e6-d76d-465b-8db7-538abfaf0b13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f90a20e6-d76d-465b-8db7-538abfaf0b13
  31st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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