Planning

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARTH OBSERVATION SERVICES (EOS)

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 11:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is planning a procurement process titled "CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARTH OBSERVATION SERVICES (EOS)" aimed at delivering a comprehensive EOS covering the UK Exclusive Economic Zone. The contract, valued at £5,000,000 with a gross amount of £6,000,000, falls under the services category, specifically information technology services, and holds a central government public authority classification. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 30th September 2025. The project is set to commence on 1st April 2026, concluding by 31st March 2031. The initiative is suitable for SMEs, with operations to be carried out within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in information technology services, particularly those capable of providing advanced earth observation solutions. Companies with experience in handling large-scale technology projects, especially in government contracts, are well-suited to capitalise on this opportunity. Given the substantial contract value and duration, businesses investing in this tender could achieve substantial growth, expanding their portfolios and enhancing their reputations within the industry by partnering with a prominent government agency like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF EARTH OBSERVATION SERVICES (EOS)

Notice Description

PROVISION OF EARTH OBSERVATION SERVICES (EOS) - delivery of an EOS covering the UK Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019689-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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