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C-Scope Maritime Domain Awareness System

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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21 Mar 2025 at 09:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency has awarded a contract for the C-Scope Maritime Domain Awareness System to Kongsberg Norcontrol Ltd. This contract involves the renewal of essential services that support the MCA’s Vessel Traffic Management functions, vital for safety and efficiency. The contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with an option for a one-year extension. The procurement falls under the industry-specific software package category and features a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The estimated contract value is £4,215,572, and it will cover locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. Key dates include the tender period ending on 21st February 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime safety technologies and software solutions. As the MCA seeks to maintain and improve its monitoring and reporting capabilities, enterprises with expertise in vessel traffic management systems are particularly well-positioned to benefit. SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering a chance to secure sustained revenue streams and establish or strengthen relationships with a key government agency. This contract supports the vital safety functions of the MCA, ensuring continued collaboration and technical excellence in maritime operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C-Scope Maritime Domain Awareness System

Notice Description

It is imperative that HM Coastguard (HMCG) retains the ability to monitor vessel activity from a safety perspective, not only does the Vessel Traffic Management service, which incorporates the VTS at Dover and national Vessel Traffic Monitoring improve safety and efficiency of vessel traffic, it also allows interaction with vessels to respond to certain traffic situations, provides the ability to review potential pollution reports and enables monitoring of vessels of interest, vessels in distress and with additional monitoring requirements such as defects. As such, until future strategic consideration is given and agreed regarding potential new technology solutions, the existing services must be kept in place in the meantime. This piece of work allows HMCG to sustain these essential services until such a time a new solution is sought in line with a technical transformation programme. The current support service with KNC expires on 31st March 2025. This service provides C-Scope software to enable HMCG to carry out the Vessel Traffic Management function as required by the IMO through monitoring and reporting of vessels. This function includes the Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), which is part of the operation at Dover (comprising Channel Navigation and Sunk VTS), and provides a National AIS Infrastructure for Vessel Traffic Monitoring (VTM) services at the Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) and Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres (MRCC). This awarded contract will see this business critical service renewed for a further 3 years until 31st March 2028 with an option to extend this support for a further year if required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c85f07b-ec75-425a-8214-7a688cff8526
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f5c2a9e-4ba5-4d28-bc34-fc25151dca91
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,215,572 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,215,572 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 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

KONGSBERG NORCONTROL

Further Information

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