Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf1-efea-719f-89e4-a39aade958b9/review-of-vessel-traffic-reporting-and-routeing-measures-in-uk-coastal-waters awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Review of Vessel Traffic Reporting and Routeing Measures in UK Coastal Waters [Maritime & Coastguard Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/maritime-coastguard-agency) Estimated value £40,000 to £50,000 Published 18 Nov 2016 Deadline Closed 20 Oct 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The contractor is invited to conduct a review and provide a report that incorporates the three output requirements as detailed below. To provide the MCA with the flexibility to undertake 1, 2 or all of the output review options. Please note that the provision of output 1 is a compulsory requirement of this tender and outputs 2 &3 may be commissioned as an additional option as part of this review. Output 1 - Review the arrangements for the safety of shipping in the Pentland Firth, giving particular consideration to: Defining the purpose of the Pentland Firth voluntary reporting scheme. This should include the information to be provided by vessels in the area and the subsequent use of that information by the coastguard. The potential benefits of making the Pentland Firth voluntary reporting scheme compulsory. Identifying the level of surveillance and monitoring required of vessels operating in the Pentland Firth. In particular, establishing HMCG operational routines for the use of AIS information and operator procedures to monitor AIS tracks and respond to loss of AIS contact. Whether, given the frequent and extreme local sea conditions, advisory information should be broadcast to ships in addition to routine maritime safety information. Output 2 - Conduct a review of all UK Mandatory and voluntary reporting schemes in accordance with IMO circular No. 1060 - (Guidance Note on the preparation of proposals on ships’ routeing systems and ship reporting systems for submission to the sub-committee on safety of navigation) to establish whether they are still fit for purpose. Output 3 - Conduct a review of all UK Traffic Routeing measures in accordance with IMO circular No. 1060 - (Guidance Note on the preparation of proposals on ships’ routeing systems and ship reporting systems for submission to the sub-committee on safety of navigation) to establish whether they are still fit for purpose Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3ac5febd-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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