---
title: "Desktop Software Support & Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0517f0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# Desktop Software Support & Maintenance

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0517f0

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the procurement process for "Desktop Software Support & Maintenance," focusing on services essential to its Navigational Safety's Civil Hydrography & Meteorology branch located in Southampton, United Kingdom. This contract entails the support and maintenance of the Arc Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop software for a duration of one year, and was awarded on 27th March 2025, while becoming active on 30th March 2025. The procurement method utilised was direct with no competitive bidding, as it was below the threshold. This process falls under the category of IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in geographic information systems and analytical software. Large-scale enterprises such as Esri UK Ltd, which has secured the contract, can significantly benefit from such procurement processes due to their capacity to fulfil comprehensive support and maintenance duties. Smaller tech firms looking to expand their service offerings or enhance partnerships with central government agencies could also leverage similar contracts to gain a foothold in the public sector, fostering growth and establishing long-term business relationships.

## Notice

Support and maintenance for 1 year to cover the Arc Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desktop software packages and associated analytical software in use by Navigational Safety's Civil Hydrography & Meteorology branch.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022977-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,750 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESRI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 08:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022977-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022977-2025
  20th May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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