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title: "Provision of Wide Area Network for both Corporate/Blue Light Network WAN and the Radio WAN"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Provision of Wide Area Network for both Corporate/Blue Light Network WAN and the Radio WAN

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3bc9790-227e-4ca7-9b4f-beaf744daa65

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed a tender process titled "Provision of Wide Area Network for both Corporate/Blue Light Network WAN and the Radio WAN." This procurement falls under the category of facilities management services involving computer operation, with a total value of £1,011,595. The procurement was conducted through a direct single tender action, and the contract period ran from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021, with delivery primarily in the South East of the United Kingdom. The tender process reached its end date on 31 March 2020.

This opportunity presents significant potential for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the telecommunications or networking sectors. Companies specialising in the provision of wide area networks, IT infrastructure, or related services would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with a prominent buyer such as the MCA, which oversees critical operational connectivity, can enhance visibility and open doors to further contracts in related fields.

## Notice

The MCA have a requirement for a Wide Area Network (WAN) to connect our computing equipment throughout the UK, including operational centres, telecoms and offices with the coastal radio stations and back office services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c26857-1f33-46d5-94ce-1a02c288008a |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,011,595 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,011,595 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | BT GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72514100 - Facilities management services involving computer operation

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 11:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c26857-1f33-46d5-94ce-1a02c288008a
- 11 Nov 2021 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c26857-1f33-46d5-94ce-1a02c288008a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4c26857-1f33-46d5-94ce-1a02c288008a
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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