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

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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18 Apr 2023 at 06:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for NAVigational TEleX (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Services 2023-2025. This procurement falls under the services industry category and was conducted using a limited negotiated procurement method. The contract, valued at 356,664 GBP, was signed on 22nd March 2023 after completion of a tender process.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses specialized in IT services, consulting, software development, and support. The nature of the services required indicates that suppliers with expertise in maritime safety and standards, such as small and medium-sized enterprises, would be well-suited to compete. Future procurement plans involve the open tendering of a replacement system in 2023, with an implementation timeline of 18-24 months, including hardware rollout and training for operational coastguards.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

2 Year contract for the managed service of NAVTEX, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX Cloud, to the incumbent supplier of these services for 24 months. The MCA is preparing to go out to open tender for a new system and managed service, the roll out for which is forecast to take 18-24 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2 Year contract for the managed service of NAVTEX, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX Cloud, to the incumbent supplier of these services for 24 months. The MCA is preparing to go out to open tender for a new system and managed service, the roll out for which is forecast to take 18-24 months.

Procurement Information

A programme for a replacement system, to be openly tendered in 2023, requires 18-24 months for procurement and implementation. Implementation will include the roll out of new hardware and training of operational coastguard (circa 350). The IPR of the existing system is owned by ICS.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bf55
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011022-2023
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 without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£356,664 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.C.S. ELECTRONICS

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