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title: "BT Services - Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb61ecaf-bd9d-43b7-9c14-64002046470c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-08-21"
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# BT Services - Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb61ecaf-bd9d-43b7-9c14-64002046470c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency pertains to the purchasing of BT Services for 15 PSTNs to transition to BT's Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL). Categorised under the industry classification of radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment, this contract encompasses services across a diverse range of locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. As of 21st August 2025, the procurement stage is at Award, with the contract awarded to the British Telecommunications Public Limited Company. The procurement followed a selective method executed under a call-off from a framework agreement. Key dates include an award date of 11th August 2025 and a contract period extending from 12th August to 12th September 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities primarily for large companies capable of providing telecommunication services on an extensive scale, as required by the geographic diversity of the contract. The suitability criteria suggest an advantage for SMEs, even though the contract was ultimately awarded to a large-scale supplier. Companies specialising in telecommunication equipment and services, with robust logistics to handle deployments across multiple regions, would find this tender particularly suitable. The focus on PSTN services transitioning to digital lines might also open avenues for companies with innovative solutions in this sphere, encouraging technological advancement in telecommunications.

## Notice

Purchase of BT services for 15 PSTNs to be moved across to BT's Pre Digital Phone Line (PDPL).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f6dfb0-5091-4914-9736-ce83d39092e9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,007 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,007 |
| 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 | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2025 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f6dfb0-5091-4914-9736-ce83d39092e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67f6dfb0-5091-4914-9736-ce83d39092e9
  21st August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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