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Support Services for UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Device - 2026

Awarded to AST Marine Sciences Limited

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS(buyer)

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Published 12 June 2026
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Overview

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has awarded a contract to AST Marine Sciences Limited for ongoing support services for the UK Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) device, which collects and forwards position information from UK commercial fishing vessels over 12 metres to EU and third-country authorities. The contract, valued at £78,473.78, covers support for the VMS terminal, firmware, and proprietary network applications operated by AST Marine Sciences Limited.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
12 June 2026
Classification (CPV)
Information technology services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£78,474
Award date
18 May 2026
Contract period
8 July 2026 → 8 July 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
9 July 2029
Winner
  • AST Marine Sciences Limited

This contract ends on 8 July 2028, or 9 July 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

AST Marine Sciences Limited

Based in
Great Yarmouth

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Market context

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£132,000

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DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS in the last 12 months

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    12 June 2026

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