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

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff1d6502-a76b-473e-888d-a905ad484b16

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) as the buying organisation, with a contract titled "QinetiQ (ACE) Extension". This contract relates to the functional support services within the technology sector, specifically in server hosting, account management, and tool maintenance, to support the SAR2G Programme. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, with a total contract value of £125,000. The contract period runs from 26 March 2021 to 25 March 2022. The award of the contract was made on 26 March 2021, and was published on 8 September 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in technology and service delivery to participate in a significant project within the public sector. Businesses that specialise in IT services, particularly those capable of providing support for data modelling, server maintenance, and operational submissions, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance their visibility in public procurement and potentially lead to further opportunities in the maritime and technology industries.

## Notice

The services support the ongoing data modelling project in support of the SAR2G Programme. These services include server hosting and account management services, as well as tool maintenance support services. -This project is a critical component of the SAR2G Procurement phase allowing bidders to submit operational modelling submissions in support of their overall SAR2G proposals.-Due to the nature of the proposed extension, supplier costs have been reduced to the lowest manageable level, whilst maintaininga high-quality model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87971639-f6da-44c2-b523-e6826d42c087 |
| 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 | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2021 - 25 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,000 |
| 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 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33180000 - Functional support

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2021 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87971639-f6da-44c2-b523-e6826d42c087

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87971639-f6da-44c2-b523-e6826d42c087
  8th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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