# Software Upgrade - Konsberg Variation

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [MCA - Maritime and Coastguard Agency](/buyers/mca-maritime-and-coastguard-agency/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: [Kongsberg Norcontrol Ltd](/contract-winners/kongsberg-norcontrol/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £114,947
- Tender value: £114,947
- Award date: 18 January 2021
- Published: 9 September 2021
- Contract start: 18 January 2021
- Contract end: 25 January 2021
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 936e3615-d3a1-4e79-881a-21f8bb704fa3-467231
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b765eb13-a368-418c-a1e4-0a3feadecac9

## Description

Software upgrade fromKongsberg to implement Inter VTS Exchange Format \(IVEF\)\.The Inter-VTS Exchange \(IVEF\) Service is designed to allow the simplified exchange of vessel traffic image information between shore-based e-Navigation systems, such as Vessel Traffic Service \(VTS\) systems\.The IVEF Service enablescloser co-operation and collaboration where VTS centres share information about a common operational area; effective information sharing is a vital component of the overarching aim of contributing to safety of navigation\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/936e3615-d3a1-4e79-881a-21f8bb704fa3-467231)