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title: "EQUASIS Database"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# EQUASIS Database

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-160f5606-642b-47d6-b02c-053834b7efa3

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## Summary

The contract titled "EQUASIS Database" is awarded by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to provide crucial services that support the growth of the UK Flag in the maritime industry. This project falls within the services sector and involves the delivery of a database and operating software package, with a contract value of £41,736. The procurement process was conducted through a direct method as a single tender action below threshold, and the awarded contract spans from 3 January 2022 to 2 January 2023, with the award published on 15 February 2022. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in database management and maritime data services. Companies that can provide quality data management solutions and transparency in maritime transport are particularly well-suited to engage in future opportunities arising from contracts in this field. With the increasing importance of data-driven decision making in maritime safety and performance, businesses equipped to support these needs are likely to thrive.

## Notice

This ongoing service is crucial to support the growth of the UK Flag due to the following: It is important to have quality data to adequately access any risks associated with vessels to join the UK Flag. The system helps to promote the exchange of unbiased information and transparency in maritime transport and thus allow persons involved in maritime transport to be better informed about the performance of ships and maritime organisations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef69453-be19-4fe7-bb4b-b831d84b4523 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 2 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,736 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,736 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGÊNCIA EUROPEIA DE SEGURANÇA MARÍTIMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2022 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef69453-be19-4fe7-bb4b-b831d84b4523

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bef69453-be19-4fe7-bb4b-b831d84b4523
  15th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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