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MMO enabling services contract for a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device

MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION

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13 Feb 2026 at 11:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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23 Dec 2025 at 13:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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22 Dec 2025 at 12:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has completed the procurement process for enabling services related to a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device. The contract, titled "MMO enabling services contract for a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device," focuses on the marine survey services industry category. The procurement, carried out through direct award, recognises CLS UK Ltd as the sole supplier capable of providing the required proprietary support services for the Nemo device, due to technical uniqueness and compatibility issues. The contract starts on 19th January 2026 and lasts until 18th February 2027, with a potential extension until February 2029. The buyer's operations are centrally conducted in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey services, particularly those equipped to deliver proprietary support for the Nemo I-VMS device. The procurement method underscores the significance of possessing unique technical capabilities and proprietary technology, suggesting an advantageous scenario for businesses that have invested in niche marine technologies. The contract, valued at £411,000 before potential options, allows for extensions, offering sustained business growth for CLS UK Ltd and similar enterprises aligned with technological innovation in marine monitoring systems. Smaller SMEs with the capability to leverage proprietary instrumentations in marine services might find beneficial collaborations through similar exclusive procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MMO enabling services contract for a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device

Notice Description

This enabling support agreement covers the provision of key services related to the Nemo type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device.

Procurement Information

CLS (UK) are the supplier of the TA Device, NEMO. As such they are the only ones able to deliver the support services Defra and MMO require to enable to continued roll out and delivery of the I-VMS programme. Ongoing support for proprietary technology for which there is no viable alternative. Only this particular supplier can supply the services required due to incompatibility issues which could also result in time consuming and complex redesign and modification which could be unacceptable in the circumstances, for example, resulting in significant cost due to Intellectual Property Rights issues and result in a delay to an important service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fb68
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013351-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£456,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£411,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLS UK Ltd

Further Information

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