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MMO VMS+ Firmware Enhancement

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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28 Nov 2016 at 12:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "MMO VMS+ Firmware Enhancement" is organised by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), located in London, England. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically involving miscellaneous software packages and telecommunications services. The tender process is complete, with an award made to AST Marine Sciences Limited on 30th August 2016 for a total value of £10,175. The contract period commenced on 23rd September 2016 and is set to conclude on 5th December 2016. Interested parties were advised to register on the Bravo portal for access to the tender documents, with the submission deadline having occurred on 23rd August 2016.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in software development and telecommunications, aiming to improve user experiences in government communications systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as they are specifically encouraged in the procurement process. The enhancements sought in this tender allow for innovative solutions to be brought forward, fostering business growth in the sector as they serve the needs of government entities reliant on such technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MMO VMS+ Firmware Enhancement

Notice Description

A number of improvements made to the software responsible for industry communicating messages to the VMS+ Hub will result in an improved user experience, and a more streamlined communications process with regard to sending information to the Hub The cost of the improvements will be met by each UK Fisheries Intermediary Body based on their share of the overall fleet using the supplier software Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2d3dcd4-1433-4a30-a19b-fe6ffa89f496
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,175 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,175 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Aug 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20169 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2016 - 5 Dec 2016 1-6 months
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

AST MARINE SCIENCES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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