--- title: "WECDIS VTN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-10-20" --- # WECDIS VTN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1d65813c-c125-4ff4-9db6-351a3865891f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "WECDIS VTN" in the navigation services industry category. This project involves the combined support of WECDIS Type Approval Upgrade for ROYAL NAVY WARSHIP ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (RN-WECDIS) AND WARSHIP AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (WAIS) OBSOLESCENCE RECOVERY. The procurement method is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with a contract value of approximately £10 million. The tender period ends on 3rd November 2023, and the contract period is set from 6th November 2023 to 8th November 2027. This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the navigation services sector to participate in a critical project for the Ministry of Defence. Companies specialising in navigation systems and software installations, particularly with experience in ECPINS software integration, are well-suited to compete. With the project's emphasis on fleet-wide upgrades and regulatory compliance, businesses that can deliver innovative solutions within tight timeframes will be most competitive in securing this lucrative contract. ## Notice Software Installation Additional information: The Communications & Situational Awareness (CSA) Project Team within Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, ("the Authority") intends to award a contract (the Contract) to OSI Maritime Systems Ltd ("the Contractor") for the combined support of WECDIS Type Approval Upgrade ROYAL NAVY WARSHIP ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM (RN-WECDIS) AND WARSHIP AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (WAIS) OBSOLESCENCE RECOVERY. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) 2019 Regulations (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for technical reasons. The value of the requirement is approximately PS10 million. Navigation capability on RN ships is a critical component of a ship's ability to operate and fight, hence any failure or degradation of these systems will place significant risk on the RN's ability to fulfil the Authority's required defence outcomes in accordance with the Authority's Defence Strategy and RN Command Plan. Both WECDIS and WAIS capabilities also require significant upgrades fleet-wide to overcome obsolescence and deliver regulatory compliance to new IMO standards being introduced by end-2028 whist utilising the common software provided by the Contractor . Only the Contractor can achieve ECPINS software integration of any obsolescence solution as they own the IPR imbedded in the software within the WECDIS and WAIS equipment, own all supporting documentation/manuals needed to maintain it and possess the SQEP technical expertise to carry out all activities of the work required and bespoke SQEP with capacity to provide training where necessary. The Authority does not have the necessary rights in the IPR to provide to a third party It is considered that only the Contractor can achieve delivery of this requirement within the timeframe available on all ships within scope, without considerable risk to the continued operation of the fleet. In addition, any approval for hardware to host OSI ECPINS software must be delivered with OSI support. As OEM for ECPINS software, OSI maintains the hardware Type Approved list. Any new hardware solution that isn't already on OSI's Type Approval list will incur at least 12 months additional integration, testing and certification activity before it can commence platform integration activity. Time is a huge consideration here as its imperative to re-gain IMO Safety of Life at Sea Accreditation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7d2b8c-279e-4888-a2a4-9233efbe7434 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 3 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2023 - 8 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63724000 - Navigation services ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7d2b8c-279e-4888-a2a4-9233efbe7434 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f7d2b8c-279e-4888-a2a4-9233efbe7434 20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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