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Electronic signature solution for UK Ship Register Service

Maritime & Coastguard Agency

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Sep 2026 at 09:25

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24 Sep 2025 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) buys a fully automated electronic-signature service, using GlobalSign software integrated with the UK Ship Register service. The requirement is for a software-based signing solution that supports the register’s operations. The MCA is based in Southampton, and the service is intended to support users across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories and elsewhere worldwide. This is a digital service rather than a supply of physical goods or construction work. The procurement is classified as a software package and computer system (CPV 48900000).

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The MCA selected GMO GlobalSign Ltd. The award date was 29 August 2025, with the first contract period running from 30 August 2025 to 29 August 2026; a further award to the same supplier is dated 30 August 2026, for a contract period from 30 August 2026 to 29 August 2027. Each award is valued at £10,912.50; these are separate awards and are not combined here. The tender deadline was 26 August 2026. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. No lot structure or evaluation criteria are stated in the procurement details.

This award shows that the MCA has an ongoing requirement for an automated electronic-signature solution that can integrate with the UK Ship Register service and support users across multiple territories. A credible competitor would need to provide dependable signing software, demonstrate that it can integrate with the register’s service, and support a geographically dispersed user base. The work is a relatively focused software service rather than a broad digital transformation project, and the buyer has marked the requirement as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. The purchasing route used was a call-off from a framework agreement, so suppliers seeking comparable work with this buyer should be positioned to compete through an appropriate framework as well as demonstrate relevant integration and electronic-signature capability.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

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/a125d315-6890-4a1f-95c6-9b4ffa1178e0
Current Stage
Award
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
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
23 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Maritime & 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
Postcode Area
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 Ltd

Further Information

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