--- title: "S&P Global Subscription" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05034d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05034d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05034d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05034d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT" published: "2025-04-15" --- # S&P Global Subscription Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05034d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05034d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05034d.json) ## Summary The Department for Transport has completed a procurement process titled "S&P Global Subscription", focusing on the research services category. This contract is located in the UK and falls under the services industry. The procurement stage is at the award level, with the contract signed on 15 April 2025. The procurement followed a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition due to its unique requirements. S&P Global Limited was awarded this contract to provide their SeaWeb service, including the COMPASS API and an online subscription with access for up to five users. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime data services and research. The comprehensive SeaWeb service aids in accident investigation by providing updated and detailed information about ships, owners, and related activities, making it an invaluable resource for maritime authorities like the MAIB. Companies specialised in delivering high-quality, real-time data solutions and maritime research will find aligning with such tenders beneficial for business growth. Suppliers with capabilities in developing APIs and offering extensive database subscriptions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. ## Notice SeaWeb is a service used by MAIB to support accident Investigation. SeaWeb is a commercial service offering a resource and database of international shipping activities. This service combines comprehensive data on ships, owners, shipbuilders, fixtures, casualties, port state control, ISM, real-time vessel movements and ports information into a single application. There are limited service like this available and a single tender is required as the HIS Markit SeaWeb service is the most comprehensive and up to date service available. S&P Global Justification - The single tender is for 2 services: * SeaWeb data Service COMPASS API. This takes a direct feed from SeaWeb into the MAIB Case Management system and allows users to easily populate vessel and company information relating to an investigation. * SeaWeb Online Subscription 1 login with up to 5 users. This is a single shared login to the SeaWeb website via a web browser. This is used by all staff to search for relevant information regarding a vessel, it's owner and other associated information regarding the management of a vessel. Without access to this information, it has a potential to delay our investigations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 SeaWeb is a service used by MAIB to support accident Investigation. SeaWeb is a commercial service offering a resource and database of international shipping activities. This service combines comprehensive data on ships, owners, shipbuilders, fixtures, casualties, port state control, ISM, real-time vessel movements and ports information into a single application. There are limited service like this available and a single tender is required as the HIS Markit SeaWeb service is the most comprehensive and up to date service available. S&P Global Justification - The single tender is for 2 services: * SeaWeb data Service COMPASS API. This takes a direct feed from SeaWeb into the MAIB Case Management system and allows users to easily populate vessel and company information relating to an investigation. * SeaWeb Online Subscription 1 login with up to 5 users. This is a single shared login to the SeaWeb website via a web browser. This is used by all staff to search for relevant information regarding a vessel, it's owner and other associated information regarding the management of a vessel. Without access to this information, it has a potential to delay our investigations. ### Procurement Information SeaWebis a service used by MAIB to support accident Investigation. SeaWeb is a commercial service offering a resource and database of international shipping activities. This service combines comprehensive data on ships, owners, shipbuilders, fixtures, casualties, port state control, ISM, real-time vessel movements and ports information into a single application. There are limited service like this available and a single tender is required as the HIS Markit SeaWeb service is the most comprehensive and up to date service available. The single tender is for 2 services: * SeaWeb data Service COMPASS API. This takes a direct feed from SeaWeb into the MAIB Case Management system and allows users to easily populate vessel and company information relating to an investigation. * SeaWeb Online Subscription 1 login with up to 5 users. This is a single shared login to the SeaWeb website via a web browser. This is used by all staff to search for relevant information regarding a vessel, it's owner and other associated information regarding the management of a vessel. Without access to this information, it has a potential to delay our investigations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015278-2025 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 14 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £19,942 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT | | Locality | WESTMINSTER | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1P 2AA | | 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 | Vincent Square | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | S&P GLOBAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2025 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015278-2025 ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-transport ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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