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title: "Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0605f2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2026-04-10"
---

# Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Managed Service

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0605f2

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has engaged in a contracting process to continue the managed service of Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) for a year. This direct award contract is in the industry category of information technology services and has been awarded to I.C.S. Electronics Limited. Based in Southampton, UK, the MCA sought to maintain the incumbent supplier's service amid delays in implementing a new solution initially tendered via an open procedure. The contract, valued at £193,140, runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a crucial signing date on 11th March 2026. The procurement method chosen was direct award due to technical reasons, as the existing solution is integral to HM Coastguard's infrastructure.

This procurement provides a prime opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in advanced navigational and telecommunication systems to strengthen their foothold in the maritime industry. Although the current contract is awarded, the inherent requirement for evolving technology in navigation may present future opportunities for companies offering solutions with integration capabilities and cost-effective innovation. Companies involved in developing software packages and information systems, especially those catering to government and public services, would find this sector particularly advantageous.

## Notice

12 month contract for the managed service of NAVTEX, including Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and NAVTEX Cloud, to the incumbent supplier of these services. This is a direct award. The MCA is currently implementing a new Navtex and DSC solution, which was tendered via an open procedure (notice number 2023/S 000-035282). The implementation has been delayed and the MCA is therefore required to maintain the existing solution with I.C.S Electronics for a further 12 month period. The supplier's solution is embedded in HM Coastguard infrastructure and must be maintained. There is no reasonable alternative at this time.

### Procurement Information

The MCA is currently implementing a new Navtex and DSC solution, which was tendered via an open procedure (notice number 2023/S 000-035282). The implementation has been delayed and the MCA is therefore required to maintain the existing solution with I.C.S Electronics for a further 12 month period. The supplier's solution is embedded in HM Coastguard infrastructure and must be maintained. There is no reasonable alternative at this time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032975-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £193,140 |
| Contracts value | £193,140 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| 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 | I.C.S. ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032975-2026
- 19 Feb 2026 at 09:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015072-2026
- 14 Jan 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032975-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015072-2026
  19th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003212-2026
  14th January 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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