Planning

His Majesty's Coastguard Alert Management System (AMS)

MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 11:37

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is in the planning stage for a tender titled "His Majesty's Coastguard Alert Management System (AMS)" under the IT services category. This procurement process aims to develop an advanced system for Search and Rescue, Maritime Safety, and Maritime Environmental Protection. The key dates include the intention to issue the ITT in early November 2024. The project is set for implementation by June 2025 and will run until November 2029, with training for all users scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The project locations encompass the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Companies offering robust, auditable, and secure data management solutions will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The development of the AMS presents avenues for businesses to contribute to technically transformative governmental projects, thereby expanding their portfolio and establishing a strong footprint in public sector digital infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

His Majesty's Coastguard Alert Management System (AMS)

Notice Description

As part of His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) 6 Functions the Alert Management System (AMS) will fulfil Search and Rescue, Maritime Safety, Maritime Accident and Disaster Response and Maritime Environmental Protection and Response. The system will enable a technical transformation of how Coastguard volunteers and Full-time officers receive incident taskings and mobilisation messages. A new system will require training for both Maritime and Coastal and HMCG and would need to be coordinated accordingly. A new system would provide a solution that would provide the following functionality (but not exhaustive): - Auditable data - Data that can be shared with 3rd parties - More efficient tool from a user perspective by minimising time engaging resources and reducing any duplication of effort - The solution would be secure in line with HMCG security requirements - Allows messages and images to be shared in a secured controlled manner - Data is compatible with existing HMCG systems The new system would need to be in place by the end of 2025 with all users trained accordingly by this time. It is the intention that the ITT will be issued early November 2024 for a 4 + 1 contract duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea480ee-b87e-403e-9cca-d274f9ad7278
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Jonathan Nicklin
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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