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Electronic signature solution for UK Ship Register Service

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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24 Sep 2025 at 14:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), based in Southampton, England, has completed the award stage of a tender process titled "Electronic signature solution for UK Ship Register Service". This procurement, classified under the CPV code 48900000 for miscellaneous software package and computer systems, was managed through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The service will be provided across a wide array of locations including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 10,912.5, begins on 30th August 2025 and ends on 29th August 2026. The final tender deadline was 29th August 2025.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic and digital signing technologies. Particularly, small and medium-sized enterprises could benefit from engaging with public sector contracts that require innovative software solutions. Given the international scope of the project's delivery locations, businesses with capacities in software integration and global operational capability are well-suited to compete in such contracts. GMO GlobalSign Ltd, a large-scale supplier based in Maidstone, Kent, has been selected for this contract, suggesting that the project requires substantial expertise and service reliability.

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Notice Title

Electronic signature solution for UK Ship Register Service

Notice Description

Globalsign Signature Solution. This is a fully automated service with easy to use software that is integrated with the UK Ship Register service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-817b006c-b14c-44bc-9c50-3695cd03769a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f584b3c3-8a65-47d2-803f-e1b1d07d431b
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48900000 - Miscellaneous software package and computer systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,912 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,912 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2026 6-12 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
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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

GMO GLOBALSIGN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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