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Digital Voyage Planning and Navigation Class Amendment to reach MFC level 1+24

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

Southampton Solent University has completed a procurement process for the "Digital Voyage Planning and Navigation Class Amendment to reach MFC level 1+24", aimed at acquiring additional software licences for specialised maritime simulation equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods and involves the direct procurement method without competition, as it is below the threshold. The simulation software, including radar, visuals, and conning, is proprietary to Wartsila and enriches the University's existing maritime training systems. Located in Southampton, UK, the contract was awarded on 12 December 2025, and began on 15 December 2025, running until 15 December 2032.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime simulation technology and industry-specific software packages. Although this specific tender was completed through direct procurement due to proprietary constraints, businesses with innovative simulation solutions or those who can provide complementary maritime technologies may find future opportunities to engage with Southampton Solent University. Large-scale suppliers with competitive positions in maritime technology sectors would be particularly well-suited to explore collaborations or future tenders as the university updates and expands its simulation systems.

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Notice Title

Digital Voyage Planning and Navigation Class Amendment to reach MFC level 1+24

Notice Description

Procurement of additional software licenses for specialist simulation equipment currently in operation. The software is proprietary to Wartsila and forms an integral part of our existing simulation systems. Softwares simulating radar, visuals and conning for maritime operations procured.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0655e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014262-2026
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
Large

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
£64,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
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
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WARTSILA VOYAGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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