--- title: "His Majesty's Coastguard Alert Management System (AMS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY" published: "2024-09-25" --- # His Majesty's Coastguard Alert Management System (AMS) Buyer: MCA - MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e73e7251-2a38-4358-964a-90344277e926.json) ## Summary The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is in the planning stage for a tender titled "His Majesty's Coastguard Alert Management System (AMS)" under the IT services category. This procurement process aims to develop an advanced system for Search and Rescue, Maritime Safety, and Maritime Environmental Protection. The key dates include the intention to issue the ITT in early November 2024. The project is set for implementation by June 2025 and will run until November 2029, with training for all users scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The project locations encompass the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe, and other global regions. This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT consulting, software development, and related services, particularly SMEs and VCSEs. Companies offering robust, auditable, and secure data management solutions will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The development of the AMS presents avenues for businesses to contribute to technically transformative governmental projects, thereby expanding their portfolio and establishing a strong footprint in public sector digital infrastructure. ## Notice As part of His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) 6 Functions the Alert Management System (AMS) will fulfil Search and Rescue, Maritime Safety, Maritime Accident and Disaster Response and Maritime Environmental Protection and Response. The system will enable a technical transformation of how Coastguard volunteers and Full-time officers receive incident taskings and mobilisation messages. A new system will require training for both Maritime and Coastal and HMCG and would need to be coordinated accordingly. A new system would provide a solution that would provide the following functionality (but not exhaustive): - Auditable data - Data that can be shared with 3rd parties - More efficient tool from a user perspective by minimising time engaging resources and reducing any duplication of effort - The solution would be secure in line with HMCG security requirements - Allows messages and images to be shared in a secured controlled manner - Data is compatible with existing HMCG systems The new system would need to be in place by the end of 2025 with all users trained accordingly by this time. It is the intention that the ITT will be issued early November 2024 for a 4 + 1 contract duration. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea480ee-b87e-403e-9cca-d274f9ad7278 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 30 Nov 2029 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 25 Sep 2024 at 11:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea480ee-b87e-403e-9cca-d274f9ad7278 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ea480ee-b87e-403e-9cca-d274f9ad7278 25th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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