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Desktop Software Support & Maintenance

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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20 May 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for "Desktop Software Support & Maintenance," focusing on services essential to its Navigational Safety's Civil Hydrography & Meteorology branch located in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract entails the support and maintenance of the Arc Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop software for a duration of one year, and was awarded on 27th March 2025, while becoming active on 30th March 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct with no competitive bidding, as it was below the threshold. This process falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in geographic information systems and analytical software. Large-scale enterprises such as Esri UK Ltd, which has secured the contract, can significantly benefit from such procurement processes due to their capacity to fulfil comprehensive support and maintenance duties. Smaller tech firms looking to expand their service offerings or enhance partnerships with central government agencies could also leverage similar contracts to gain a foothold in the public sector, fostering growth and establishing long-term business relationships.

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Notice Title

Desktop Software Support & Maintenance

Notice Description

Support and maintenance for 1 year to cover the Arc Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop software packages and associated analytical software in use by Navigational Safety's Civil Hydrography & Meteorology branch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0517f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022977-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£15,750 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ESRI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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