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Maritime Integrated Interface System

HOME OFFICE

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23 Sep 2024 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Home Office has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "Maritime Integrated Interface System" as part of their efforts to provide data on the location of vessels. The procurement falls under the "Rescue and emergency equipment" industry category, with an overall contract value of £90,000. The contract involves survey, fitting, and maintenance of interface units, known locally as MDUSA, across various regions including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The contract period started on 1st March 2023 and will end on 28th February 2025. The procurement process was conducted through a direct, single tender action method below the threshold.

This contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in the maritime and defence sectors. Given the focus on advanced interface technology and data provision, companies with expertise in marine systems, emergency equipment, and maintenance services are particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The awarded supplier, Ambex Ltd, exemplifies the type of industry player capable of delivering high-quality services within the specified regions, thus paving the way for similar enterprises to engage in lucrative public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Maritime Integrated Interface System

Notice Description

To deliver interface systems that will provide data to JMSC of the location of vessels. This task will include the survey, fit and maintenance of an interface unit locally known as MDUSA.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-02ee8525-781a-4979-ac3d-acc1739e920d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9871703-a768-48a7-9f10-013abeb99f74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35112000 - Rescue and emergency equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2023 - 28 Feb 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AMBEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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