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title: "Droits & Beacons Support and Maintenance Contract"
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buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
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# Droits & Beacons Support and Maintenance Contract

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b48bb24b-5654-4618-89d7-a047099d456e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has successfully completed a tender for the "Droits & Beacons Support and Maintenance Contract." This contract, valued at £1,000,000, focuses on IT services, specifically for continuous improvement and maintenance of the Report Wreck Material Service (DROITS) and the UK Distress & Security Beacon Registry Service (Beacons). The contract period begins on 30th May 2022 and will run until 30th April 2026. The procurement process used was a selective method through a framework agreement under Crown Commercial Service's Technology Services 3, with the tender period ending on 17th March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in IT services, particularly those specialising in software development, maintenance, and consultancy. Companies, especially SMEs, that can demonstrate experience in support and maintenance services, particularly within the public sector, would be well-positioned to bid for similar contracts in the future. The awarding of this contract to MADE TECH LIMITED highlights the competitive landscape and the potential for firms to expand their influence in delivering critical technology services to public organisations.

## Notice

A 4-year contract for the provision of continuous improvement and support/ maintenance for the Report Wreck Material Service ("DROITS") and UK Distress & Security Beacon Registry Service ("Beacons"). To maintain service delivery and improve services beyond the minimal viable product. This opportunity was a further competition under Crown Commercial Service's framework Technology Services 3, Lot 1. The requirement was split into two Lots (Beacons and Droits) but as the same supplier was successful under both Lots, one contract has been awarded for both elements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4c577d-9ce6-4219-a6b7-5eb5c0609f6f |
| 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 | 31 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 29 May 2022 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MADE TECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 31 May 2022 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4c577d-9ce6-4219-a6b7-5eb5c0609f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed4c577d-9ce6-4219-a6b7-5eb5c0609f6f
  31st May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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