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title: "EXTENSION - Contract for the Provision of Support of VTM, VTS and AIS Services"
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# EXTENSION - Contract for the Provision of Support of VTM, VTS and AIS Services

Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dfa56f27-41e3-406a-b016-811ef03e8bcc

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has initiated the procurement process for an extension contract titled "EXTENSION - Contract for the Provision of Support of VTM, VTS and AIS Services". This tender falls under the IT services sector, specifically relating to consulting, software development, and support. The contract is intended to extend from 1 January 2021 to 31 March 2021, with a total value of £300,000. It utilises a selective procurement method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is marked as complete, with relevant discussions ongoing regarding enhancements for service resiliency and higher levels of service quality.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, particularly those specialising in IT services. Given its focus on support for VTM, VTS, and AIS services, businesses with expertise in maritime technology and software solutions will find this an advantageous area to pursue. As the MCA seeks to improve service quality and continuity, businesses that engage in innovative service delivery models and solutions could particularly benefit from this contract extension.

## Notice

PROVISION OF VTM, VTS and AIS SERVICES (extension to existing contract from 1 Jan 2021 to 31 March 2021 The contract terms and requirements are presently being reviewed with a view to improved service resiliency and higher service levels, with a view to a longer-term contract being entered. This short-term extension is to facilitate a satisfactory conclusion of these discussions, whilst ensuring service continuity meantime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4767519d-8e19-429a-81e0-2754ac1517b2 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 | KONGSBERG NORCONTROL |

## 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 14:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4767519d-8e19-429a-81e0-2754ac1517b2
- 16 Nov 2021 at 09:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4767519d-8e19-429a-81e0-2754ac1517b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4767519d-8e19-429a-81e0-2754ac1517b2
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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