Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Managed Service
About This Opportunity
ICT & digital services contract awarded in United Kingdom: Navtex (NAVigational TELeX) and DSC (Digital Selective Calling). By Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
This is a services contract in the information and communication technology sector, with a focus on Cloud Services. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 10, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: 032975-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Maritime and Coastguard Agency
Maritime and Coastguard Agency has issued 41 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 31 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 16, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Maritime and Coastguard Agency in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
I.C.S. ELECTRONICS LIMITED was awarded the contract for £193,140. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 032975-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to I.C.S. ELECTRONICS LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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