Tender

Vessel Management System Hub Replacement

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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Tender

24 Sep 2024 at 11:33

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is initiating an open procurement process titled "Vessel Management System Hub Replacement" within the offshore supply-vessel services industry. This tender is currently in the tender stage and has been published on 24 September 2024. It invites submissions until the closing date on 4 November 2024 at 17:00 GMT. The contract is set to begin on 27 January 2025 and will end on 26 January 2028. The project involves the management and replacement of the VMS Communications Hub used by various UK fishing authorities, including the Marine Management Organisation, Marine Scotland, DAERA, and the Welsh Government, among others. The work will be delivered primarily in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1P 4DF).

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the offshore supply-vessel services industry, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in maritime communication systems, satellite and GSM technologies, or those providing fisheries monitoring solutions would find this tender particularly suitable. Participating in this procurement process can pave the way for long-term collaboration with key UK fisheries administrations and can potentially lead to further growth within the industry as well as enhancement of reputation through high-profile public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vessel Management System Hub Replacement

Notice Description

The following UK public sector bodies are authorised and enabled to use the contract: Marine Management Organisation Marine Scotland DAERA Welsh Government DEFA - Isle of Man The Contract is managed by the MMO on behalf of the fishing administrations, Marine Scotland (MS), DAERA - Northern Ireland, DEFA - Isle of Man and Welsh Government (WG). The VMS Communications Hub receives position reports from electronic devices (VMS terminals) installed on fishing vessels. These reports are automatically submitted at regular intervals by either satellite or GPRS/ GSM communications channels and routed to the UK VMS Communications Hub by way of their respective device providers and communications services. The VMS Communications Hub provides UKFAs (UK Fishing Authorities) with a platform on which positions of all fishing vessels over 12m in length which ensure that they are tracked while operating anywhere in the world. Positional data for UK fishing vessels operating within the fishing limits of OMS and 3rd countries is transmitted on receipt at the VMS Communications Hub to those states, just as those states transmit the position reports for their vessels operating within the BFL. The VMS Hub is the UKFA Surveillance system. Reports are forwarded to UKFA systems for compliance, cross checks and assurances. The VMS Communications Hub, as well as acting as a repository of data and forwarding centre, also provides the UKFAs with a variety of tools for monitoring breaches of fisheries regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907ec225-42ef-439d-9631-8cac8bf5964b
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

CPV Codes

76522000 - Offshore supply-vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
Leigh Johnston
Contact Email
leigh.johnston@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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