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Support Services for UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Device - 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:44

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) involves a contract for "Support Services for UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Device - 2026." The main focus is on the ongoing services required for monitoring UK administered commercial fishing vessels. Classified under the information technology services category, the procurement is set to enhance the UK's maritime capabilities. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) oversees the management, ensuring smooth delivery and supplier performance. This direct procurement without competition was classified as below-threshold, indicating a more streamlined process. The contract is active and runs from 9th July 2026 to 8th July 2028, with potential for a 12-month extension, valued at £78,473.78 excluding VAT.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime technology and information technology services. AST Marine Sciences Limited, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, showcasing opportunities for similar-sized businesses to engage with government contracts and provide niche expertise. Businesses focused on providing innovative solutions for marine tracking and compliance could find ample scope for engaging with public sector projects like these, fostering growth through enhanced service offerings and government collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Support Services for UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Device - 2026

Notice Description

The UK is required to collect position information from UK administered commercial fishing vessels over 12m in length, and where said vessels are fishing in EU states and other 3rd countries' waters, forward those position reports to those states. This ongoing requirement is for the continued support services of AST Marine Science Ltd who are the suppliers of the required terminal, the bespoke firmware and the proprietorial network applications that receive and forward the position reports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b401
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055674-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,473 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2028 2-3 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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
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

AST Marine Sciences Limited

Further Information

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