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Purchase and installation of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices

Marine Management Organisation

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27 May 2026 at 13:07

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12 May 2026 at 16:11

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:20

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29 Apr 2026 at 16:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Management Organisation, based in London, United Kingdom, has engaged in a direct procurement process for the purchase and installation of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices. This tender, titled "Purchase and installation of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices," falls under the marine equipment category and is valued at a gross total of £501,600. It is aimed at replacing outdated monitoring devices on fishing vessels across the UK. The procurement was initiated by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation. The contract, awarded to CLS UK Ltd, commenced on 27 May 2026 and is due to be completed by 30 September 2026, with options for extension under specific conditions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and technology, particularly those experienced in working with governmental bodies and implementing large-scale equipment rollouts. Companies that deliver innovative and compliant monitoring solutions would be well-suited to engage in similar contracts in the future. Furthermore, businesses capable of expanding their service offerings to include installation, maintenance, and data integration for vessel monitoring systems can leverage this opportunity for growth, especially within the central government procurement framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase and installation of Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) devices

Notice Description

Procuring type approved I-VMS devices to install onto fishing vessels, replacing redundant devices which are no longer fit for purpose.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - technical reasons Single supplier - no reasonable alternative goods CLS (UK) are the supplier of the NEMO I-VMS device. NEMO (or any new replacement version) is the only type approved device currently transmitting data to the UK VMS Hub; this is a requirement for fishers under the I-VMS licence condition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068e74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049632-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£418,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£418,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
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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