Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Defra Network eTendering Portal
Seacole Building, 2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
Contact
Leigh Johnston
Telephone
+44 7826890798
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
Buyer's address
https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://atamis-9529.my.site.com
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
VMS Hub Replacement
Reference number
C22210
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The VMS Communications Hub receives position reports from electronic devices (VMS terminals) installed on fishing vessels. These reports are automatically submitted at regular intervals by either satellite or GPRS/ GSM communications channels
The United Kingdom Fishing Administrations (UKFA)s are responsible for implementing the EU Common Fisheries Policy and regulations for the UK as well as National regulations. EU Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009 (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 404/2011) states that a Member State must operate a vessel monitoring system (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of:
• UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate.
• Foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters.
• Vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs).
• Foreign vessels wherever they maybe,: when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK.
This requires integrating the UK VMS with other states end points and with several transponder supplier and 3rd party systems as well as developing bespoke UK management functionality.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,250,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 72222300 - Information technology services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The UK VMS requires a vessel monitoring system (VMS) using satellite communication systems to monitor the location of:
• UK licensed fishing vessels wherever they operate;
• Foreign licensed fishing vessels operating in UK waters;
• Vessels operating in Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs);
• Foreign vessels wherever they maybe, when engaged in Joint Deployment Plans (JDP) with the UK.
The UKFAs are collectively responsible for the UK meeting its flag state obligations under EU regulations. Defra acts as the central body responding to the EU on behalf of the UK as a flag state. The FAs work co-operatively on joint technology developments and enforcement activity.
Contract to be awarded following Open OJUE Procedure - any interested suppliers must register on Atamis system by following or copy and paste this link into browser: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
All current and future opportunities and bid submission will be on Atamis
two.2.14) Additional information
Contract to be awarded following Open OJUE Procedure - any interested suppliers must register on Atamis system by following or copy and paste this link into browser: https://atamis-9529.my.site.com/s/Welcome
All current and future opportunities and bid submission will be on Atamis
The UK Fishing Administrations consist of the Marine Management Organisation England (MMO); Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government (MDSG); Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland (DAERA); Welsh Government (WG) and non UK Bodies: Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture Isle of Man (DEFA), Jersey and Guernsey who all administer UK fishing vessels while regulating EU legislation.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 December 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes