---
title: "FEN_AIS_150126"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060784"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-16"
---

# FEN_AIS_150126

Buyer: FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060784

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## Summary

Fenland District Council has engaged in a procurement process to implement an Automated Identification System (AIS) for their port, as detailed in the contract titled "FEN_AIS_150126". This procurement falls under the goods category and utilises a direct procurement method, operating below the competition threshold. Located in March, within the UKH12 region, the project aims to support industry-specific software needs. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Charity & Taylor Marine Electronics Limited. The contract, valued at £34,334, commenced on 17th November 2025 and is set to conclude on 16th November 2029.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine electronics and navigation software, particularly those specialising in AIS technology. Given the direct procurement method chosen, typically favouring SMEs, businesses with relevant expertise in industry-specific software and a strong track record in similar projects will be well-positioned to compete in future opportunities of this nature. Such contracts can provide substantial growth opportunities by enhancing a company's experience and portfolio within the public sector market.

## Notice

Automated Identification System (AIS) requirement for Port

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003828-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £34,334 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FENLAND DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | MARCH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE15 8NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Fenland |
| Electoral ward | March North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Cambridgeshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARITY & TAYLOR MARINE ELECTRONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 11:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003828-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003828-2026
  16th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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