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Digitally Assisted Remote Vessel Survey (DARVeS) : Feasibilities and Opportunities

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Dec 2025 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for its project titled "Digitally Assisted Remote Vessel Survey (DARVeS): Feasibilities and Opportunities." This initiative falls under the services industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis. The contract was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the MCA Technical Advisory Framework, Lot 5. With a total contract value of GBP 85,800, the project will take place across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, starting from 11th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with CWAVES LIMITED awarded the contract as of 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specific types of businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on digital technology solutions in the maritime sector. The project aims to explore and develop new capabilities for remote vessel surveys, thus providing an avenue for businesses with expertise in digital assistance and maritime technology development to showcase and expand their offerings. Businesses with a strong track record in technological innovation and advisory services would find this contract particularly fitting, especially those who can leverage the project's needs for advanced digital solutions.

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Notice Title

Digitally Assisted Remote Vessel Survey (DARVeS) : Feasibilities and Opportunities

Notice Description

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has a requirement for external assistance to run a proof of concept on behalf of our Survey & Inspection team, exploring the use of technologies to facilitate a new digitally assisted remote survey capability. This opportunity was open to all suppliers under Lot 5 of the MCA Technical Advisory Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb14ff-d860-48c1-a8ff-b438875f8a39
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£166,666 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CWAVES

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