--- title: "Vessel Management System Hub Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS" published: "2024-09-24" --- # Vessel Management System Hub Replacement Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e1b33fef-8f41-4833-806d-aed51c921544.json) ## Summary The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is initiating an open procurement process titled "Vessel Management System Hub Replacement" within the offshore supply-vessel services industry. This tender is currently in the tender stage and has been published on 24 September 2024. It invites submissions until the closing date on 4 November 2024 at 17:00 GMT. The contract is set to begin on 27 January 2025 and will end on 26 January 2028. The project involves the management and replacement of the VMS Communications Hub used by various UK fishing authorities, including the Marine Management Organisation, Marine Scotland, DAERA, and the Welsh Government, among others. The work will be delivered primarily in London, United Kingdom (postal code SW1P 4DF). This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the offshore supply-vessel services industry, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in maritime communication systems, satellite and GSM technologies, or those providing fisheries monitoring solutions would find this tender particularly suitable. Participating in this procurement process can pave the way for long-term collaboration with key UK fisheries administrations and can potentially lead to further growth within the industry as well as enhancement of reputation through high-profile public sector contracts. ## Notice The following UK public sector bodies are authorised and enabled to use the contract: Marine Management Organisation Marine Scotland DAERA Welsh Government DEFA - Isle of Man The Contract is managed by the MMO on behalf of the fishing administrations, Marine Scotland (MS), DAERA - Northern Ireland, DEFA - Isle of Man and Welsh Government (WG). The VMS Communications Hub receives position reports from electronic devices (VMS terminals) installed on fishing vessels. These reports are automatically submitted at regular intervals by either satellite or GPRS/ GSM communications channels and routed to the UK VMS Communications Hub by way of their respective device providers and communications services. The VMS Communications Hub provides UKFAs (UK Fishing Authorities) with a platform on which positions of all fishing vessels over 12m in length which ensure that they are tracked while operating anywhere in the world. Positional data for UK fishing vessels operating within the fishing limits of OMS and 3rd countries is transmitted on receipt at the VMS Communications Hub to those states, just as those states transmit the position reports for their vessels operating within the BFL. The VMS Hub is the UKFA Surveillance system. Reports are forwarded to UKFA systems for compliance, cross checks and assurances. The VMS Communications Hub, as well as acting as a repository of data and forwarding centre, also provides the UKFAs with a variety of tools for monitoring breaches of fisheries regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907ec225-42ef-439d-9631-8cac8bf5964b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 4DF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry ### Codes - 76522000 - Offshore supply-vessel services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2024 at 11:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907ec225-42ef-439d-9631-8cac8bf5964b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/907ec225-42ef-439d-9631-8cac8bf5964b 24th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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