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Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

29 Nov 2023 at 18:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the development, implementation, and maintenance of new Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX control service infrastructure in the UK. The contract, titled "Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)," falls under the CPV code 72253200 for Systems support services. The tender, following an Open Procedure, had a value of £1,541,573 with a tender period ending on June 14, 2023. The contract period spans from November 1, 2023, to March 31, 2028.

This opportunity, awarded to Frequentis (UK) Limited, is suited for businesses offering services related to systems support. The MCA is seeking suppliers to replace hardware interfaces for DSC and NAVTEX capability across various locations. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could benefit from this tender opportunity, provided they meet the necessary requirements and capabilities to deliver and maintain the control service infrastructure for the HM Coastguard.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Notice Description

A contract is required to support the development, implementation (including training) and maintenance of new control service infrastructure for HM Coastguard's (HMCG) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX (NAVigational TEleX) capability. This will include the provision to replace any hardware interfaces (modems) at all receive/transmission sites across the UK, to replace the legacy interfaces that are proprietary and end of service life. Both Lots were awarded to one supplier following an Open Procedure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-283a0dac-0230-45b7-83cd-deebd874346f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e8f2b32-f916-43f6-8d4a-f027629e84ae
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72253200 - Systems support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,541,573 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,541,573 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FREQUENTIS (UK

Further Information

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