Award

Strategic Ship Register Managed Service (dUKSR and Bunkers)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 May 2025 at 14:58

Award

24 May 2024 at 13:51

Award

28 Jul 2023 at 07:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the procurement process for a strategic ship register managed service, including the Bunkers capability, under the G-Cloud 13 framework. This selective procurement has recently been awarded to CATAPULT CX LIMITED, with a contract value of £128,100. The procurement, classified under IT services focusing on consulting, software development, internet, and support, covered the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the award stage with the contract period running from 3rd December 2024 to 3rd April 2025, following a tender period that concluded on 26th November 2024.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed IT services, particularly those in the maritime industry, focusing on vessel registration and civil liabilities insurance under the UK Flag. Companies with expertise in supporting strategic ship registry systems and managed services will find this contract conducive to business growth. The process favours small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them a platform to expand their presence in international and UK maritime markets through collaboration with reputable public agencies like the MCA. Businesses that have a track record or are willing to innovate within the framework agreements will find this a substantial opportunity to leverage their capabilities and experience.

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Notice Title

Strategic Ship Register Managed Service (dUKSR and Bunkers)

Notice Description

The MCA has a requirement for a managed service offering to support the UKSR strategic ship register including Bunkers capability. The Service is required to enable the MCA to provide services to Commercial, Fishing and Pleasure Vessel Owners in the Maritime services industry on the UK Ship Register. This underpins the Agency ability to provide 7 days a week service capability, for owners/operators who may wish to register their vessel on the UK Flag, or provide Civil Liabilities insurance services under the UK Flag. This is a 4 month extension to an existing G-Cloud 13 contract, including dual running and exit activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/346f2d5d-61a1-435a-936a-79a6a11ee367
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£671,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2024 - 3 Apr 2025 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
02038172054

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

CATAPULT CX

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