--- title: "VMS Hub Replacement" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042345" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042345" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042345.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042345.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2023-12-11" --- # VMS Hub Replacement Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042345 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042345) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042345.json) ## Summary The Defra Network eTendering Portal in London, United Kingdom, has initiated a tender process for the VMS Hub Replacement project in the services industry. This planned procurement involves integrating the UK VMS with other state endpoints and systems to monitor fishing vessel locations. The estimated contract value is £1,250,000. The UK Fishing Administrations, comprising various UK bodies and non-UK entities, are jointly responsible for UK vessel monitoring. The procurement stage is planned, and interested suppliers must register on the Atamis system for bid submission. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialized in information technology services to compete for the VMS Hub Replacement project. Companies with expertise in satellite communication systems and bespoke system development are well-suited to bid. The tender process is in the planning stage with a future notice date of 11th December 2023. Furthermore, businesses operating in the environmental protection sector should consider participating in this procurement to support the UK Fishing Administrations in meeting regulatory obligations under the EU Common Fisheries Policy. ## Notice 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 The United Kingdom Fishing Administrations (UKFA)s are responsible for implementing the EU Common Fisheries Policy and regulations for the UK as well as National regulations. EU Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011) states that a Member State must operate a vessel monitoring system (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of: * UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate. * Foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters. * Vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs). * Foreign vessels wherever they maybe,: when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK. This requires integrating the UK VMS with other states end points and with several transponder supplier and 3rd party systems as well as developing bespoke UK management functionality. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The UK VMS requires a vessel monitoring system (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of: * UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate; * Foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters; * Vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs); * Foreign vessels wherever they maybe, when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK. The UKFAs are collectively responsible for the UK meeting its flag state obligations under EU regulations. Defra acts as the central body responding to the EU on behalf of the UK as a flag state. The FAs work co-operatively on joint technology developments and enforcement activity. Contract to be awarded following Open OJUE Procedure - any interested suppliers must register on Atamis system by following or copy and paste this link into browser: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome All current and future opportunities and bid submission will be on Atamis. Additional information: Contract to be awarded following Open OJUE Procedure - any interested suppliers must register on Atamis system by following or copy and paste this link into browser: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome All current and future opportunities and bid submission will be on Atamis The UK Fishing Administrations consist of the Marine Management Organisation England (MMO); Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government (MDSG); Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland (DAERA); Welsh Government (WG) and non UK Bodies: Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Isle of Man (DEFA), Jersey and Guernsey who all administer UK fishing vessels while regulating EU legislation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036402-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Dec 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 11 Dec 2023 at 15:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036402-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com - https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome - https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome - 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. 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