Planning

VMS Hub Replacement

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

11 Dec 2023 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the VMS Hub Replacement project in the services industry. This planned procurement involves integrating the UK VMS with other state endpoints and systems to monitor fishing vessel locations. The estimated contract value is £1,250,000. The UK Fishing Administrations, comprising various UK bodies and non-UK entities, are jointly responsible for UK vessel monitoring. The procurement stage is planned, and interested suppliers must register on the Atamis system for bid submission.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in information technology services to compete for the VMS Hub Replacement project. Companies with expertise in satellite communication systems and bespoke system development are well-suited to bid. The tender process is in the planning stage with a future notice date of 11th December 2023. Furthermore, businesses operating in the environmental protection sector should consider participating in this procurement to support the UK Fishing Administrations in meeting regulatory obligations under the EU Common Fisheries Policy.

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Notice Title

VMS Hub Replacement

Notice Description

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<br/><br/>The United Kingdom Fishing Administrations (UKFA)s are responsible for implementing the EU Common Fisheries Policy and regulations for the UK as well as National regulations. EU Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011) states that a Member State must operate a vessel monitoring system (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of:<br/><br/>* UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate. <br/>* Foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters.<br/>* Vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs).<br/>* Foreign vessels wherever they maybe,: when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK.<br/><br/>This requires integrating the UK VMS with other states end points and with several transponder supplier and 3rd party systems as well as developing bespoke UK management functionality.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The UK VMS requires a vessel monitoring system (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of:
* UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate;
* Foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters;
* Vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs);
* Foreign vessels wherever they maybe, when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK.

The UKFAs are collectively responsible for the UK meeting its flag state obligations under EU regulations. Defra acts as the central body responding to the EU on behalf of the UK as a flag state. The FAs work co-operatively on joint technology developments and enforcement activity.

Contract to be awarded following Open OJUE Procedure - any interested suppliers must register on Atamis system by following or copy and paste this link into browser: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
All current and future opportunities and bid submission will be on Atamis. Additional information: Contract to be awarded following Open OJUE Procedure - any interested suppliers must register on Atamis system by following or copy and paste this link into browser: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
All current and future opportunities and bid submission will be on Atamis

The UK Fishing Administrations consist of the Marine Management Organisation England (MMO); Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government (MDSG); Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland (DAERA); Welsh Government (WG) and non UK Bodies: Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Isle of Man (DEFA), Jersey and Guernsey who all administer UK fishing vessels while regulating EU legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042345
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036402-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Leigh Johnston
Contact Email
leigh.johnston@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7826890798

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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