Tender

Vessel Management System Hub Replacement - 2024

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)

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Tender

24 Sep 2024 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has commenced the tendering process for the "Vessel Management System Hub Replacement - 2024", classified under offshore supply-vessel services (CPV code: 76522000). This contract is valued at £1,500,000. The procurement is managed by Defra with participation from various UK public sector bodies including Marine Management Organisation, Marine Scotland, DAERA, Welsh Government, and DEFA – Isle of Man. The tender is currently active with a submission deadline of 4th November 2024. The contract period is initially set for three years, with potential extensions of up to four additional years. The procurement method is an open procedure, and bids must be submitted in written form. The tender's bid validity period extends until 30th May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in vessel management systems, particularly those experienced in satellite and GSM communication technologies. Companies that can provide robust platforms for tracking and reporting the positions of fishing vessels are well-suited to compete. The procurement will enhance compliance and enforcement of fisheries regulations across the UK and beyond, providing a critical service for multiple governmental agencies. This opens avenues for businesses to establish or expand their presence within the public sector, offering long-term collaboration opportunities and potential for contract renewals.

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Notice Title

Vessel Management System Hub Replacement - 2024

Notice Description

The following UK public sector bodies are authorised and enabled to use the contract:<br/>Marine Management Organisation<br/>Marine Scotland<br/>DAERA<br/>Welsh Government<br/>DEFA - Isle of Man<br/>The Contract is managed by the MMO on behalf of the fishing administrations, Marine Scotland (MS), DAERA - Northern Ireland, DEFA - Isle of Man and Welsh Government (WG).<br/>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 and routed to the UK VMS Communications Hub by way of their respective device providers and communications services. <br/>The VMS Communications Hub provides UKFAs (UK Fishing Authorities) with a platform on which positions of all fishing vessels over 12m in length which ensure that they are tracked while operating anywhere in the world. Positional data for UK fishing vessels operating within the fishing limits of OMS and 3rd countries is transmitted on receipt at the VMS <br/>Communications Hub to those states, just as those states transmit the position reports for their vessels operating within the BFL. The VMS Hub is the UKFA Surveillance system. Reports are forwarded to UKFA systems for compliance, cross checks and assurances. The VMS Communications Hub, as well as acting as a repository of data and forwarding centre, also provides the UKFAs with a variety of tools for monitoring breaches of fisheries regulations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The following UK public sector bodies are authorised and enabled to use the contract:
Marine Management Organisation
Marine Scotland
DAERA
Welsh Government
DEFA - Isle of Man
The Contract is managed by the MMO on behalf of the fishing administrations, Marine Scotland (MS), DAERA - Northern Ireland, DEFA - Isle of Man and Welsh Government (WG).
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 and routed to the UK VMS Communications Hub by way of their respective device providers and communications services.
The VMS Communications Hub provides UKFAs (UK Fishing Authorities) with a platform on which positions of all fishing vessels over 12m in length which ensure that they are tracked while operating anywhere in the world. Positional data for UK fishing vessels operating within the fishing limits of OMS and 3rd countries is transmitted on receipt at the VMS
Communications Hub to those states, just as those states transmit the position reports for their vessels operating within the BFL. The VMS Hub is the UKFA Surveillance system. Reports are forwarded to UKFA systems for compliance, cross checks and assurances. The VMS Communications Hub, as well as acting as a repository of data and forwarding centre, also provides the UKFAs with a variety of tools for monitoring breaches of fisheries regulations.

Renewal: the initial contract term shall be 3 years with the potential for 2+2 year extension provision.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-049d42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030464-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry


CPV Codes

76522000 - Offshore supply-vessel services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS (DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL)
Contact Name
Leigh Johnston
Contact Email
leigh.johnston@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3459335577

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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