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FEN_AIS_150126

Fenland District Council

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16 Jan 2026 at 11:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fenland District Council has engaged in a procurement process to implement an Automated Identification System (AIS) for their port, as detailed in the contract titled "FEN_AIS_150126". This procurement falls under the goods category and utilises a direct procurement method, operating below the competition threshold. Located in March, within the UKH12 region, the project aims to support industry-specific software needs. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Charity & Taylor Marine Electronics Limited. The contract, valued at £34,334, commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th November 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine electronics and navigation software, particularly those specialising in AIS technology. Given the direct procurement method chosen, typically favouring SMEs, businesses with relevant expertise in industry-specific software and a strong track record in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Such contracts can provide substantial growth opportunities by enhancing a company's experience and portfolio within the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FEN_AIS_150126

Notice Description

Automated Identification System (AIS) requirement for Port

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060784
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003828-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£34,334 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fenland District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MARCH
Postcode
PE15 8NQ
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Fenland
Electoral Ward
March North
Westminster Constituency
North East Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Charity & Taylor Marine Electronics Limited

Further Information

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