---
title: "i-VMS - Technical Device Testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2022-11-03"
---

# i-VMS - Technical Device Testing

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba.json)

## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the "i-VMS - Technical Device Testing" project. The procurement involves independent testing of location transmission devices fixed to fishing vessels to assess technical requirements. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract is valued at £64,930 GBP. The contract period runs from 5th September 2022 to 31st December 2022.

This tender for testing i-VMS devices presents business growth opportunities for suppliers in the Instrumentation and control equipment industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The testing of 4 devices aims to meet the technical requirements of the Marine Management Organisation and enhance monitoring activities within English waters.

## Notice

Suppliers have submitted location transmission devices to be fixed to fishing vessels that have been assessed under a product Type Approval process. This procurement requires a supplier to conduct independent testing of these devices to confirm whether they meet the Technical requirements set out

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766deaa0-0228-4d9d-af38-f64e6e08b221 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,930 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,930 |
| 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 | GMV NSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 31682210 - Instrumentation and control equipment
- 32580000 - Data equipment
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 34511100 - Marine patrol vessels
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator
- 45244100 - Marine installations
- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus
- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 71632000 - Technical testing services
- 72223000 - Information technology requirements review services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72254000 - Software testing
- 72254100 - Systems testing services
- 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services
- 72820000 - Computer testing services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766deaa0-0228-4d9d-af38-f64e6e08b221
- 3 Aug 2022 at 15:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba60cdba-b833-4e33-87b5-b2bae49e2524
- 19 Jul 2022 at 12:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba60cdba-b833-4e33-87b5-b2bae49e2524

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/766deaa0-0228-4d9d-af38-f64e6e08b221
  3rd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba60cdba-b833-4e33-87b5-b2bae49e2524
  3rd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Link to e-Sourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcb20cb6-4386-4272-9ce9-058c55137cba
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ffb54595-2f84-48fd-a3ff-a46b97e48aba.json.