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title: "NAVTEX (NAVigational TELeX) Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031575"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-04-22"
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# NAVTEX (NAVigational TELeX) Managed Service

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031575

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is conducting a procurement process for the NAVTEX (NAVigational TELeX) Managed Service, categorised under computer-related services. The award, which has been made to I.C.S Electronics Limited, is aimed at providing a fully managed service that includes NAVTEX software, Digital Selective Calling (DSC), and NAVTEX Cloud for a duration of 12 months, commencing on 1 April 2022. This procurement was executed through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender process has reached completion, with the contract value set at £158,064, and it is anticipated that a competitive tender will follow later in 2022.

This NAVTEX managed service presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in computer-related services, particularly those that can provide managed services in maritime technology, software, and communication systems. Companies with expertise in software training and system integration may find this an advantageous segment to engage in, especially given that the MCA plans to facilitate a competitive procedure focusing on training requirements in the near future. This is an opportune moment for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand their presence in the public sector by aligning with governmental maritime safety and communication services.

## Notice

Direct award for the managed service of NAVTEX, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX Cloud, to the incumbent supplier of these services for 12 months. The MCA's intention is for a competitive process to take place during 2022 for the next managed service contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a fully managed service for NAVigational TELeX (NAVTEX), Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX Cloud. NAVTEX: The provision of NAVTEX software to continue MCAs commitment for the transmission of all NAVTEX Data. A fully managed service with 99.999% availability 24x7x365. A maintenance provision for the repair and replacement of NAVTEX modems. DSC: The provision of DSC hardware and software to continue the MCAs commitment for the monitoring of all DSC transmissions. A fully managed service with 99.999% availability 24x7x365 A maintenance provision for the repair and replacement of DSC modems NAVTEX Cloud: The cloud based NAVTEX transmission and monitoring service ensures that the MCA remains compliant with the audit requirements placed on them by the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in relation to NAVTEX information and navigational safety warnings in UK waters.

### Procurement Information

All operational Coastguards (approximately 350 staff) would require training on new software, which cannot be accommodated at this time. This new contract will replace existing contracts for NAVTEX, DSC and NAVTEX Cloud with a new fully managed service contract, utilising the existing software provided by the incumbent supplier (ICS) for a 12 month period from 1 April 2022. It is MCA's intention to run a competitive procedure in 2022, including training requirements, for the next incarnation of the NAVTEX managed service. This will allow for HM Coastguard to plan to support the necessary training requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010532-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £158,064 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I.C.S ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2022 at 20:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010532-2022
- 9 Feb 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003802-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency

## Provenance

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