--- title: "HM Coastguard Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-04-17" --- # HM Coastguard Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO) Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9aad3101-c19e-410d-aac0-e740424f0a5b.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has awarded a contract for the provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO) to KONGSBERG NORCONTROL LIMITED. This contract, titled "HM Coastguard Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO)," falls within the industry category of Traffic monitoring services. The contract, valued at GBP 880,711, involves managing VTS for the Channel VTS and Sunk VTS areas. The procurement method was an open procedure with a tender period ending on October 9, 2023. The contract period runs from April 17, 2024, to August 16, 2025. This contract opportunity with the MCA can be advantageous for businesses interested in maritime safety and traffic monitoring services. Suitable businesses, especially those with experience in maritime operations and service provision, can benefit from competing for this contract. As the contract involves Vessel Traffic Service operations in critical shipping areas, businesses with expertise in traffic monitoring and safety systems are well-suited to participate. The contract's minimum value stands at GBP 440,356, offering potential growth opportunities for businesses in the maritime services sector. ## Notice The MCA works to prevent the loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships and people are safe, and to prevent pollution from ships. To support the delivery of the maritime safety mandate, HM Coastguard provides a VesselTraffic Service (VTS) for the Channel VTS and Sunk VTS areas, in the English Channel and in the approaches to the Ports of London, Harwich and Felixstowe respectively. The English Channel is widely recognised as one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, with HM Coastguard VTS Operators (VTSOs) responsible for the provision of VTS in the northern part of the English Channel (for South West bound traffic heading from the North Sea towards the Atlantic Ocean) while French Coastguard colleagues are responsible for the provision of VTS in the southern part of the English Channel (for North-East bound traffic heading from the Atlantic Ocean towards the North Sea). The Sunk area covers the entry and exit point for ships proceeding to the Port of London (the busiest inland port in the UK), Felixstowe (the busiest container port in the UK) and Harwich (one of the busiest multi-modal ports in the UK). This contracts finder notice provides information regarding the outcome of MCAs contract for the Provision of a Managed Service for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Service Operators (VTSO). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c47390-a4bf-4434-8550-7f826719ac27 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Apr 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2024 - 16 Aug 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £880,711 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £440,356 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KONGSBERG NORCONTROL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63712710 - Traffic monitoring services ## Release History - 17 Apr 2024 at 17:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c47390-a4bf-4434-8550-7f826719ac27 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31c47390-a4bf-4434-8550-7f826719ac27 17th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6042d9e5-7ec0-4b59-93c9-38d56a8cdb1d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f89193bf-ee96-4573-91b7-b09e74d215a0 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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