Award

IT Managed Service for the UK Ship Register (including Bunkers)

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2025 at 15:58

Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 16:14

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "IT Managed Service for the UK Ship Register (including Bunkers)" has been completed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, United Kingdom. This procurement, classified under the CPV category of system maintenance services, aimed to secure services for system support and maintenance, particularly for the dUKSR and Bunkers platforms. Initially tendered with an open procedure, the contract commenced on 3rd December 2024 for a duration of two years, with possible extensions. The procurement proceeded to the award stage, concluding with the contract signed on 3rd March 2025, valued at £180,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT managed services and system maintenance. Companies with a background in handling large-scale, governmental IT infrastructures can utilise this contract to enhance their portfolio and establish credibility in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like IB Boost Ltd, who successfully secured this contract, can leverage such opportunities to expand their operations and market presence, especially within the UK market. The tender's focus on maintaining critical maritime digital services positions it as an attractive proposition for firms aiming to penetrate the public IT services industry.

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Notice Title

IT Managed Service for the UK Ship Register (including Bunkers)

Notice Description

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are seeking to procure a service to commence from 3rd December 2024 for an initial 2 years plus an option for a further 1+ 1 years. This contract provision is required to take up the ongoing support and maintenance of the applications mentioned above, which can be accessed via UK Ship Register (mcga.gov.uk) . The responsibilities include the support and maintenance for the dUKSR and Bunkers platforms .

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are seeking to procure a service to commence from 3rd December 2024 for an initial 2 years plus an option for a further 1+ 1 years. This contract provision is required to take up the ongoing support and maintenance of the applications mentioned above, which can be accessed via UK Ship Register (mcga.gov.uk) . The responsibilities include the support and maintenance for the dUKSR and Bunkers platforms .

Renewal: Decision on renewal will be dependant on if the option to extend is utilised.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048bd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019511-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324100 - System maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/08/26

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Richard Skeats
Contact Email
richard.skeats@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

IB BOOST

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