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Awarded Contract - MSG Prospector and MSG Plotter

DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT

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11 Jul 2024 at 13:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Transport (DfTc) has awarded a contract for IT services related to the Prospector and Plotter systems to Made Smart Group BV. The procurement method used was a direct Single Tender Action process. The contract, valued at £21,600 GBP, has a start date of May 1, 2024, and an end date of April 30, 2025. The procurement stage has already reached the award phase, with the contract being active since May 1, 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the IT services sector, specifically those involved in consulting, software development, and support. Given that the Department for Transport sought a single supplier for specific products meeting their operational needs, businesses with innovative solutions in this domain could be well-suited for similar future opportunities. The contract period spans a year, offering a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier and demonstrating potential for long-term partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded Contract - MSG Prospector and MSG Plotter

Notice Description

In 2021 the MAIB replaced access to a real-time Automatic Identification System (AIS) retrieval service lost following the UK withdrawal from the EU with a suite of products from Made Smart BV. Ships and boats broadcast their positions using the AIS system, and MAIB uses historic AIS data in the majority of its statutory investigations. Following comprehensive testing of available services, including governmental offerings available to MAIB, the only product that satisfied MAIB's operational needs was the Prospector and Plotter systems offered by Made Smart Group, and for this reason, Single Tender Authorisation was sought. We are not aware of any developments of existing products, or new products coming to market that meet MAIB's requirements to the extent of Made Smart's Prospector and Plotter products, for this reason STA is still justified. Made Smart Group's products are used extensively in civil litigation and arbitration proceedings and is competitively priced. MAIB has used the platform to great effect since 2021 and informal user feedback has been unanimously positive. The services scored far higher against MAIB's requirements matrix compared to alternative suppliers (about double), and its functionality far exceeds that of the system it replaced. In testing, we were impressed by the quality and extent of the data available and the ease with which data is professionally presented and interrogated. Additional side-benefits include weather data, viewing and query of electronic nautical charts, friendly and intelligent user experience, and excellent customer service. MAIB's investigations have greatly benefited from the use of Made Smart BV's products, which are now fully integrated into the investigation process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eab78972-6235-4d6b-b203-29b139468994
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15a3edf0-892a-4951-9487-382d59e0e520
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£21,600 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 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
DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DR
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
Vincent Square
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MADE SMART GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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