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Sea-Web User Licences for HMCG

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, based in Southampton, has concluded a procurement process for "Sea-Web User Licences for HMCG". This service provides reference tools with advanced search capabilities and falls under the "services" industry category, specifically focused on "Navigation services". The procurement process followed a direct method, executed below the competition threshold, indicative of a streamlined approach for specialised needs. The contract, valued at £25,811, was awarded on 24th February 2026 to S&P Global Limited, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in London. The contract commenced on 13th March 2026 and is set to conclude on 12th March 2027, marking it as an active procurement phase at the award stage.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in navigation services, software licensing, and digital tool solutions. Firms with expertise in providing advanced search features and digital reference tools would find this contract particularly beneficial. By participating in such specialised procurement processes, businesses can establish a reputation within government circles for delivering niche services. With the procurement already awarded under a direct method, businesses should prepare to engage in future opportunities by building relationships with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and demonstrating capability in handling similar projects.

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Notice Title

Sea-Web User Licences for HMCG

Notice Description

Sea-web user Licenses for HM Coastguard - Service provides reference tools with advanced search facility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068f70
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039994-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63724000 - Navigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,811 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 12 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

S&P GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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