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title: "Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 2028"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ea1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-08"
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# Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 2028

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ea1

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has announced a planned procurement process for the provision of Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) services, including the NAVTEX Cloud Monitoring Service. The procurement, valued at £2,000,000 net, is categorised under information technology services and will take place in the UK, specifically supporting the agency’s obligations under International Maritime Organization Resolution. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 31 March 2027. The contract period is proposed to start on 1 April 2028 and end on 31 March 2033. The procurement is linked to central government requirements and falls under the services category, with suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those with expertise in maritime communication technologies. Companies specialising in digital communication systems, such as those used in Global Maritime Distress & Safety Systems, will find this contract highly relevant. With ample time before the start date, businesses have the chance to plan and tailor their offering to meet the needs of a central government buyer like the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. SMEs are encouraged to consider this opportunity to secure a long-term contract with a high-profile central public authority, potentially enhancing their growth and reputation in the industry.

## Notice

For the supply of NAVTEX and Digital Selective Calling services including the NAVTEX Cloud Monitoring Service to Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).Digital Selective Calling is a component of the Global Maritime Distress & Safety System (GMDSS) and the MCA is obliged to operate this service under International Maritime Organization Resolution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2028 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019676-2025
  8th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/mca
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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