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

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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17 Apr 2024 at 17:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO) to KONGSBERG NORCONTROL LIMITED. This contract, titled "HM Coastguard Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)," falls within the industry category of Traffic monitoring services. The contract, valued at GBP 880,711, involves managing VTS for the Channel VTS and Sunk VTS areas. The procurement method was an open procedure with a tender period ending on October 9, 2023. The contract period runs from April 17, 2024, to August 16, 2025.

This contract opportunity with the MCA can be advantageous for businesses interested in maritime safety and traffic monitoring services. Suitable businesses, especially those with experience in maritime operations and service provision, can benefit from competing for this contract. As the contract involves Vessel Traffic Service operations in critical shipping areas, businesses with expertise in traffic monitoring and safety systems are well-suited to participate. The contract's minimum value stands at GBP 440,356, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses in the maritime services sector.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

The MCA works to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships and people are safe, and to prevent pollution from ships. To support the delivery of the maritime safety mandate, HM Coastguard provides a VesselTraffic Service (VTS) for the Channel VTS and Sunk VTS areas, in the English Channel and in the approaches to the Ports of London, Harwich and Felixstowe respectively. The English Channel is widely recognised as one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, with HM Coastguard VTS Operators (VTSOs) responsible for the provision of VTS in the northern part of the English Channel (for South West bound traffic heading from the North Sea towards the Atlantic Ocean) while French Coastguard colleagues are responsible for the provision of VTS in the southern part of the English Channel (for North-East bound traffic heading from the Atlantic Ocean towards the North Sea). The Sunk area covers the entry and exit point for ships proceeding to the Port of London (the busiest inland port in the UK), Felixstowe (the busiest container port in the UK) and Harwich (one of the busiest multi-modal ports in the UK). This contracts finder notice provides information regarding the outcome of MCAs contract for the Provision of a Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c47390-a4bf-4434-8550-7f826719ac27
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£880,711 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£440,356 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2024 - 16 Aug 2025 1-2 years
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
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KONGSBERG NORCONTROL

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