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title: "MMO enabling services contract for a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fb68"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION"
published: "2026-02-13"
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# MMO enabling services contract for a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device

Buyer: MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fb68

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO), part of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), has completed the procurement process for enabling services related to a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device. The contract, titled "MMO enabling services contract for a type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device," focuses on the marine survey services industry category. The procurement, carried out through direct award, recognises CLS UK Ltd as the sole supplier capable of providing the required proprietary support services for the Nemo device, due to technical uniqueness and compatibility issues. The contract starts on 19th January 2026 and lasts until 18th February 2027, with a potential extension until February 2029. The buyer's operations are centrally conducted in London, United Kingdom.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine survey services, particularly those equipped to deliver proprietary support for the Nemo I-VMS device. The procurement method underscores the significance of possessing unique technical capabilities and proprietary technology, suggesting an advantageous scenario for businesses that have invested in niche marine technologies. The contract, valued at £411,000 before potential options, allows for extensions, offering sustained business growth for CLS UK Ltd and similar enterprises aligned with technological innovation in marine monitoring systems. Smaller SMEs with the capability to leverage proprietary instrumentations in marine services might find beneficial collaborations through similar exclusive procurement opportunities.

## Notice

This enabling support agreement covers the provision of key services related to the Nemo type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device.

### Procurement Information

CLS (UK) are the supplier of the TA Device, NEMO. As such they are the only ones able to deliver the support services Defra and MMO require to enable to continued roll out and delivery of the I-VMS programme. Ongoing support for proprietary technology for which there is no viable alternative. Only this particular supplier can supply the services required due to incompatibility issues which could also result in time consuming and complex redesign and modification which could be unacceptable in the circumstances, for example, resulting in significant cost due to Intellectual Property Rights issues and result in a delay to an important service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013351-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2026 - 18 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £456,000 |
| Contracts value | £411,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION |
| Additional buyers | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 13 Feb 2026 at 11:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013351-2026
- 23 Dec 2025 at 13:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085835-2025
- 22 Dec 2025 at 12:00 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085340-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013351-2026
  13th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085835-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085340-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://uk.groupcls.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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