Scope
Reference
C32421
Description
This enabling support agreement covers the provision of key services related to the Nemo type approved Inshore Vessel Monitoring System (I-VMS) device.
Contract 2. MMO enabling services contract for a type approved I-VMS device
Supplier
Contract value
- £411,000 excluding VAT
- £493,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates
- 19 January 2026 to 18 February 2027
- Possible extension to 18 February 2029
- 3 years, 1 month
Description of possible extension:
2 x 12 month extension
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend
CPV classifications
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Under £5m threshold - not required to publish KPIs
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
- Single supplier - unique work of art or performance
- Single supplier - technical reasons
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.
Supplier
CLS UK Ltd
- Companies House: 06635456
Park Mews, Suite 3, 15 Park Lane
Hornchurch
RM11 1BB
United Kingdom
Email: tnichols@groupcls.com
Website: https://uk.groupcls.com/
Region: UKI52 - Barking & Dagenham and Havering
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. MMO enabling services contract for a type approved I-VMS device
Contracting authority
MARINE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATION
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNYJ-3726-PHZP
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone: 03459335577
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement facilitated via Defra group Commercial
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNBD-3289-CDGX
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
United Kingdom
Telephone: 03459335577
Email: procurement@defra.gov.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster