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NAVigational TEleX (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Services 2023-2025

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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30 May 2025 at 15:29

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18 Apr 2023 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has completed the award phase for the contract titled "NAVigational TEleX (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Services 2023-2025". This contract pertains to IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, classified under the CPV code 72000000. The procurement process was executed via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, deemed necessary for business continuity. The awarded contract period runs from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total contract value of £187,260. Services are to be delivered across diverse locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more, covering both domestic and international regions.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for growth in the IT services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those supporting voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The focus on NAVTEX and DSC services in a maritime safety context suggests it would be well-suited to businesses specialising in IT solutions for marine communication and safety systems. The existing and forthcoming contracts provide a platform for suppliers like I.C.S. ELECTRONICS LIMITED to demonstrate their capability in maintaining and enhancing vital navigational information systems. Businesses with experience in cloud service delivery, communication networks, and maritime safety systems would benefit from engaging with this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NAVigational TEleX (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Services 2023-2025

Notice Description

For the supply of NAVTEX and Digital Selective Calling services including the NAVTEX Cloud Monitoring Service to Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA). This is a 12-month extension to an existing contract for business continuity purposes/ termination assistance. A new solution is being implemented following an open tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8661770b-f1de-4c63-b345-1fd47419ac08
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a70a0b8b-b999-4782-9c0a-3f8b3fddcc68
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
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
£187,260 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£543,924 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
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

I.C.S. ELECTRONICS

Further Information

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