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title: "Digitally Assisted Remote Vessel Survey (DARVeS) : Feasibilities and Opportunities"
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# Digitally Assisted Remote Vessel Survey (DARVeS) : Feasibilities and Opportunities

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2db2e783-6362-4f64-87c3-2bbdf5e20c6e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully completed the procurement process for its project titled "Digitally Assisted Remote Vessel Survey (DARVeS): Feasibilities and Opportunities." This initiative falls under the services industry category of feasibility study, advisory service, and analysis. The contract was conducted via a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the MCA Technical Advisory Framework, Lot 5. With a total contract value of GBP 85,800, the project will take place across various locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, starting from 11th December 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026. The procurement has reached the award stage, with CWAVES LIMITED awarded the contract as of 5th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specific types of businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on digital technology solutions in the maritime sector. The project aims to explore and develop new capabilities for remote vessel surveys, thus providing an avenue for businesses with expertise in digital assistance and maritime technology development to showcase and expand their offerings. Businesses with a strong track record in technological innovation and advisory services would find this contract particularly fitting, especially those who can leverage the project's needs for advanced digital solutions.

## Notice

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has a requirement for external assistance to run a proof of concept on behalf of our Survey & Inspection team, exploring the use of technologies to facilitate a new digitally assisted remote survey capability. This opportunity was open to all suppliers under Lot 5 of the MCA Technical Advisory Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb14ff-d860-48c1-a8ff-b438875f8a39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £166,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,800 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CWAVES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

## Release History

- 24 Dec 2025 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb14ff-d860-48c1-a8ff-b438875f8a39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2eb14ff-d860-48c1-a8ff-b438875f8a39
  24th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

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