Planning

Maritime Digital Platform - Phase 3

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

04 Jun 2025 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a central government public authority located in Southampton, UK, is in the planning stage of procuring services for the "Maritime Digital Platform - Phase 3." This project aims to advance digital capabilities for MCA by developing new portals and maintaining existing IT services related to seafarer certification, vessel surveys, and vessel registration. The procurement is classified under IT services, consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with a total planned value of £2.4 million gross (£2 million net). The contract period is set from 1 October 2027 to 30 September 2030, and interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1 April 2027. The procurement process will involve services above the financial threshold using a tender initiation type.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in IT system and support services, especially those familiar with providing comprehensive software support and development. With a gross contract value of £2.4 million, it promises significant financial opportunity. The focus on developing and enhancing digital platforms for maritime operations could particularly benefit IT consultancies and software development firms experienced in government contracts and digital transformation projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is identified to be suitable for such businesses, allowing them to potentially secure a pivotal role in a central government digital enhancement initiative.

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Notice Title

Maritime Digital Platform - Phase 3

Notice Description

The Maritime Digital Platform is a set of digital capabilities and technologies that will modernise MCA's customer-facing transactional services and internal business processes for Seafarer Certification, Vessel Survey and Vessel Registration. Phase 3 is set to incorporate the development of new portals (yet to be defined) and the continuation of an IT Managed Service for the existing solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0542f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029980-2025
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72250000 - System and support services

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Apr 20272 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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