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title: "EXTENSION - Support to Respond to Emerging Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Project (Namely Mayflower)"
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# EXTENSION - Support to Respond to Emerging Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Project (Namely Mayflower)

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d318d72b-e3c5-46a4-a564-055cda0f7b8b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a contract awarded by the Department for Transport (DfTc) for the extension of support to the Maritime Autonomous Surface Ship (MASS) Project, specifically the Mayflower initiative. This project falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, and support, with an estimated value of £36,000. The contract period started on 25th October 2020 and concluded on 31st March 2021, following a direct procurement method via a single tender action due to it being below the threshold. The delivery of services was directed to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with the tender period ending on 24th October 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in innovative IT services. Businesses with expertise in consulting and software development related to maritime technologies would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such projects not only enhances their portfolio but can also lead to partnerships and expanded influence in the emerging maritime tech sector.

## Notice

The extension will support a step change in the industry and support taking up innovative technologies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2310d09f-bf66-46df-a708-48803c8f3526 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £36,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,000 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | DFTC - DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 14:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2310d09f-bf66-46df-a708-48803c8f3526
- 12 Nov 2021 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2310d09f-bf66-46df-a708-48803c8f3526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2310d09f-bf66-46df-a708-48803c8f3526
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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