Tender

Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking a managed service for the provision of 8 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Officers for a fixed term period of 12 months. The procurement method is an open procedure above the threshold. The tender deadline is 5th October 2023, and the contract period is set to start on 1st November 2023 and end on 31st October 2024. This opportunity falls under the services category and is located in the South East region, United Kingdom.

This tender for vessel traffic service operators presents a business growth opportunity for companies in the traffic monitoring services industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The acceleration of the procurement process is due to severe staff shortages, creating an urgent need for additional VTS Officers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)

Notice Description

Managed service for the provision of 8 Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Officers for a fixed term period of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/faeabdff-03f2-46d3-822d-9ac953057bc7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63712710 - Traffic monitoring services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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