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title: "License renewal for database system seasearcher"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-991a5d1b-f4bf-47b6-be93-7507a578e377"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# License renewal for database system seasearcher

Buyer: MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-991a5d1b-f4bf-47b6-be93-7507a578e377

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## Summary

The Maritime & Coastguard Agency has completed a procurement process for the renewal of a license for a database system known as Seasearcher, which provides essential information on vessels including their history and movements. This tender falls within the services category and was managed through a direct procurement method, involving a single tender action below the financial threshold of £13,023. The contract period was established from 20 December 2017 to 29 December 2017, with the tender period concluding on 19 December 2017.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in database systems and maritime services. Companies that have experience in providing marine data solutions and are equipped to meet the specific needs of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency would be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the agency's role in ensuring maritime safety and regulatory compliance, suppliers capable of delivering innovative technology and quality data management services may find ample growth potential in this sector.

## Notice

A database system (Seasearcher) that can provide details of vessels including Port State Control, vessel history and movements. The information is used to corroborate applications for various Certificates of Competency and for vessels that will be used to gain sea service by officer trainees.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7945b77b-9bc3-412c-be01-d786de0f7f4d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,023 |
| 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 | MARITIME & 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 | LLOYDS LIST INTELLIGENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48600000 - Database and operating software package

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2018 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7945b77b-9bc3-412c-be01-d786de0f7f4d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7945b77b-9bc3-412c-be01-d786de0f7f4d
  5th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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