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title: "Using Satellite Surveillance to Monitor the Marine Areas around the UK Overseas"
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# Using Satellite Surveillance to Monitor the Marine Areas around the UK Overseas

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5bf3d72-35e6-4253-a8d4-69cc38d96776

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal focuses on the project titled "Using Satellite Surveillance to Monitor the Marine Areas around the UK Overseas Territories." The contract is classified under the services industry, specifically for the procurement of marine patrol vessels. This tender's period concluded on 13 April 2018, with the awarded contract amounting to £1,500,000. The contract period is set to commence on 23 May 2018 and conclude on 29 May 2020, covering regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and various locations within Europe and the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services and satellite technology sectors. Companies engaged in monitoring and control services, as well as those specialising in marine conservation strategy planning, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method further encourages a diverse range of suppliers, including larger firms and those with established capabilities in satellite surveillance and environmental monitoring, to participate in the tender process. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may also find avenues for collaboration or subcontracting opportunities given the nature of the project.

## Notice

The Blue Belt programme works with UK Overseas Territories in the development and implementation of environmental monitoring, surveillance and enforcement systems. This includes identification, reduction and where appropriate, prosecution of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b3057d-8f03-4857-addb-57905151f0eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2018 - 29 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2018 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b3057d-8f03-4857-addb-57905151f0eb
- 9 Mar 2018 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c33fd15-8cc4-43f2-8db9-64ae698c4b6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83b3057d-8f03-4857-addb-57905151f0eb
  6th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c33fd15-8cc4-43f2-8db9-64ae698c4b6f
  9th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4f541042-179c-4dba-a343-2e9ed26b65ab
  n/a

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