Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
Dover Harbour Board
Harbour House
DOVER
CT17 9BU
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKJ44 - East Kent
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.portofdover.com/corporate/suppliers-prospective-suppliers/
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Port-related activities
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Provision of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) software and support services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 98362000 - Port management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Port of Dover is seeking information from suppliers of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) software and support services in advance of a procurement process anticipated to be held in early 2025.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34931500 - Vessel traffic control equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ44 - East Kent
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Overview
· Our current Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) hardware and software was implemented in 2018.
· Port of Dover is embarking on an upgrade of the associated hardware. Our objective, and the focus of this request for information, is to implement a replacement for our current VTS software at the same time.
Scope and key requirements
· Source an appropriate replacement VTS IALA compliant software solution.
· Implement the refresh and update of the VTS hardware, operating systems, and VTS software.
· The implemented system must meet requirements of the NIS2 Directive.
· Port of Dover intends to supply all hardware components.
· The scope does not include replacement of Radar, CCTV, AIS, VHF system, and Radar Sensors. However, these elements will need to be integrated with the implemented system.
Supplier Expectations
· Companies expressing an interest will be expected to have previous experience of such implementations and be able to evidence this through an upcoming PQQ.
· Interested suppliers are requested to email PODtender@portofdover.com referencing this PIN and providing the correct contact details (name, email, phone number) to facilitate pre-procurement engagement.
Next Steps
· The Port of Dover intends to issue a Request for Proposal for this business.
· It is not anticipated at this time that this procurement will be required to follow a regulated published procedure.
Timeline
We anticipate starting the procurement process early in 2025.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
20 January 2025
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English