Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf1-62fd-7035-81b4-c46fddcbb368/seafarer-biometric-id-card-implementation-market-consultation pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Seafarer Biometric ID Card Implementation - Market Consultation [MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/mca-maritime-and-coastguard-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 18 Oct 2024 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - 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 As part of Agency's regulatory obligation, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) would like to explore the avenues to issue seafarer's a biometric identity document in alignment with the regulatory mandates stipulated by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The MCA is taking this opportunity to consult the supply market on the process, technology, physical infrastructure, other operational needs around implementing a solution for users. The MCA does not currently have any system that can support the issue of a biometric document to seafarers. The MCA is seeking suppliers' recommendations and guidance on the potential solution. The future system needs to be integrated with SDS, a Microsoft Dynamics CRM, so that all the details about the seafarer is available for the business. This questionnaire is intended to furnish the MCA with the key information it requires to progress internal approvals and plan a fair and open procurement for this requirement, including: - Understand realistic costs - Indicative implementation timeframes - Barriers and risks - Reference architecture The MCA has not yet defined the route to market for any potential subsequent tendering exercise. Additional information: Further access to information and to submit/input to the MCAs Market Questionnaire can be achieved via the DFT Procurement and Contract Management system "Jaggaer" where you will need to navigate to PQQ\_518. Interested suppliers will need to register on the system, but this is completely free of charge and can be found at the following link - [dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html](https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) Read full description ## CPV classification Software package and information systems Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c0b706bb-85af-4fb3-9963-7c39ddcf4d65) 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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