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title: "Equasis Database EMSA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-194cea24-2088-4220-b568-124e3b302231"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2021-08-18"
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# Equasis Database EMSA

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-194cea24-2088-4220-b568-124e3b302231

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) purchasing an annual subscription to the Equasis database, described as an industry-specific software package, valued at £43,000. The contract has recently been awarded as of 9 March 2021, and it engages businesses in the South East region of England. This single tender action was classified as a direct procurement method, with the contract period spanning from 9 March 2021 to 8 March 2022. The tender's deadline for submissions ended on 8 March 2021.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in software solutions or database management, particularly those that understand maritime safety and management systems. By competing in this tender, businesses can position themselves to collaborate with a prominent UK government agency, thus enhancing their portfolio and potentially gaining further contracts within the public sector.

## Notice

Annual subscriptiontotheEquasisdatabase provided by EMSA.In order to ensure that theownership/management and operational activity of theUK registered fleet is proactively monitored access to the data provided by EMSA is essential. It is equally important to have quality data available to adequately assess any risks associated with vessels requesting to join the UK Flag.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd585a7-5681-4f2e-8afa-d8abe8ad60aa |
| 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 | 18 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2021 - 8 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,000 |
| 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 | EUROPEAN MARITIME SAFETY AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2021 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd585a7-5681-4f2e-8afa-d8abe8ad60aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd585a7-5681-4f2e-8afa-d8abe8ad60aa
  18th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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