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Vessel Management System

Trinity House

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PlanningUpdate

20 Jul 2026 at 14:09

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 17:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond is considering a Vessel Management System (VMS) service for two new buoy tender vessels being introduced through its vessel replacement programme. The system would support management of these vessels, with the future procurement expected to focus on the two new vessels rather than the existing fleet. Current fleet management arrangements will remain in place for the existing vessels, supported by Danaos. The requirement sits within maritime vessel services and includes ship and boat-related activity and ship repair and maintenance services. Delivery is expected to cover the United Kingdom. Trinity House is seeking market insight into available vessel management solutions, implementation approaches, commercial models and innovation opportunities.

This process is at the planning stage and is a preliminary market engagement exercise, not an invitation to tender or a commitment to award a contract. Trinity House expects to use the information gathered to develop its business case, refine requirements and inform any later procurement and award decisions. Suppliers participating in the engagement are asked to submit the completed response template through the Delta eSourcing portal by 20 August 2026. The buyer anticipates publishing a future notice on 29 October 2026. The planned contract period is from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2030, with renewal provisions allowing the arrangement to extend to 31 October 2033. The procurement is planned as one lot and is below the relevant threshold.

This engagement will suit suppliers that provide vessel management, maritime fleet management or related ship operations technology, particularly those able to support buoy tender vessels. Relevant businesses are likely to include software providers, systems integrators and maritime service specialists with experience of implementing operational management solutions, defining requirements and supporting users through implementation. Trinity House is interested in understanding available technologies, implementation approaches, commercial models and future innovations, so suppliers can contribute through solution expertise as well as product capability. Businesses with demonstrable knowledge of ship operations, maintenance-related information and vessel replacement programmes should be well placed to provide useful input. The exercise also gives suppliers an opportunity to identify unclear or restrictive requirements and explain potential participation challenges before any future procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vessel Management System

Notice Description

Trinity House is currently considering the future provision of a Vessel Management System (VMS) to support two new buoy tender vessels being introduced as part of the vessel replacement programme. Existing fleet management arrangements for the current vessel fleet will remain in place during this period, with Danaos continuing to support the legacy vessels. Any future procurement resulting from this market engagement is therefore anticipated to focus on the implementation of a vessel management solution for the two new vessels only. The purpose of this market engagement is to better understand the solutions available in the market, associated implementation approaches, commercial models, and innovation opportunities to inform future procurement and contract award decisions. To Respond to this Opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V668NJN2KR

Planning Information

Trinity House is undertaking a market engagement exercise to inform the potential future procurement of a Vessel Management System (VMS) to support two new buoy tender vessels being introduced as part of its vessel replacement programme. The RFI document, including draft requirements and supporting information, is available for interested suppliers to access via the Delta eSourcing portal: To Respond to this Opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/V668NJN2KR Suppliers wishing to participate are requested to register on the Delta portal and download the RFI documentation. The purpose of this engagement is to help Trinity House better understand the current market, available technologies, commercial approaches, implementation considerations, and future innovations relevant to vessel management solutions. Information gathered through this exercise will be used to inform business case development, requirements refinement, and any future procurement activity. Trinity House welcomes feedback on all aspects of the RFI documentation and is particularly interested in understanding any areas that suppliers consider unclear, restrictive, or that may present challenges to market participation. This market engagement exercise does not constitute a call for competition, commitment to commence a procurement process, or any commitment by Trinity House to award a contract. Trinity House reserves the right to amend, supplement or withdraw any aspect of the documentation at its sole discretion. Participation in this exercise is entirely voluntary, and suppliers will not be disadvantaged in any future procurement process should they choose not to respond. Suppliers wishing to participate should complete the response template contained within the RFI documentation and upload their completed submission via the Delta eSourcing portal by the stated deadline. Responses submitted outside of the portal may not be considered. Suppliers are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible in response to the questions contained within the RFI, together with any supporting information they consider relevant to assist Trinity House in understanding available solutions, implementation approaches, commercial models, and market capabilities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce4b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068270-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34500000 - Ships and boats

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Trinity House
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Postcode Area
Central 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
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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