Award

Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Managed Service

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Feb 2026 at 09:54

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 16:03

Summary of the contracting process

On 19th February 2026, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency awarded a contract for the managed service of NAVTEX and Digital Selective Calling systems to I.C.S. Electronics Limited. This contract, identified by the number TCA 3/7/1994, is structured as a direct award due to technical reasons, continuing a previous procurement that was already tendered through an open procedure. The contract covers a period of one year, from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with options for additional purchases and potential variations related to data centre migration costs. I.C.S. Electronics Limited, located in Arundel, offers software packages and IT services, aligning with the procurement's category of services. The contract is valued at £231,768 (amount gross), and key industry categories are information technology services and software package systems, with delivery in the United Kingdom.

This procurement process presents opportunities for businesses involved in technology and managed services related to navigational communication systems. Companies experienced in maintaining complex infrastructure solutions, especially those embedded within governmental operations like HM Coastguard, will find this tender beneficial. SMEs with a proven track record in software and IT services should consider such opportunities for growth, particularly those with specialist skills in NAVTEX and DSC systems. The direct award aspect reflects the importance of continuity and reliability in service provision, indicating that businesses well-versed in maintaining integral communications systems can leverage this for sustained engagement with central government agencies.

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Notice Title

Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Managed Service

Notice Description

12 month contract for the managed service of NAVTEX, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX Cloud, to the incumbent supplier of these services. This is a direct award. The MCA is currently implementing a new Navtex and DSC solution, which was tendered via an open procedure (notice number 2023/S 000-035282). The implementation has been delayed and the MCA is therefore required to maintain the existing solution with I.C.S Electronics for a further 12 month period. The supplier's solution is embedded in HM Coastguard infrastructure and must be maintained. There is no reasonable alternative at this time.

Procurement Information

The MCA is currently implementing a new Navtex and DSC solution, which was tendered via an open procedure (notice number 2023/S 000-035282). The implementation has been delayed and the MCA is therefore required to maintain the existing solution with I.C.S Electronics for a further 12 month period. The supplier's solution is embedded in HM Coastguard infrastructure and must be maintained. There is no reasonable alternative at this time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015072-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,140 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.C.S. ELECTRONICS

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