Vessel Traffic System Upgrade Contract for Dublin Port Company

Dublin Port Company_411

The Contracting Entity proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a contract for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) including Software, associated hardware, professional services, delivery, maintenance, and support. This procurement relates to the supply of a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system (software and any necessary supporting hardware, e.g. Radar, AIS, VHF Radio, Environmental Sensors, Device Communications, Network connectivity, Server based infrastructure). The service should include full project life cycle [Design, Build, Test, Parallel operation, Stability] also considering post-delivery support and maintenance. The aim of this project is to replace the current VTS ecosystem and supporting infrastructure where required (software and hardware), with the latest technologies providing for real time data and enterprise-wide integration. The aim is to replace the current VTS system infrastructure [Atlas VTS 9760]. At the very least the successful bidder will be required to integrate its solution to the current shipping system – PMIS – Port Control from Tidalis, to deliver the necessary functional requirements. It is anticipated this should be a standard integration. The system should also provide for remote access and mobile device capability. The new VTS solution DPC is seeking to acquire and implement includes the following high-level requirements: • Compliance with IALA standards, including S-1040, R0128 (V-128), and the G1111 series of guidelines, ensuring both operational and technical performance are aligned with global best practices. • Delivery of a robust and future-proofed VTS software ecosystem that: • Accepts, fuses, and displays data from radar, AIS, VHF, Electro-Optical (EO) sensors, and MetOcean systems. • Supports decision support tools (DST) for alarm handling, route monitoring, and incident response. • Provides record and replay functionality for traffic, sensor, and operator activity to support training and incident review. • Provision of a modern, ergonomic control room layout with at least two operator workstations and remote backup capabilities, aligned with BS EN ISO 11064 and IALA G1105/G1171 ergonomic design standards. • Deployment of an integrated sensor network delivering enhanced detection, redundancy, and target tracking across Dublin Port’s SHA and approaches. • Support for advanced AIS functionality including AIS AtoNs and message handling per G1111-4, with infrastructure coverage that ensures full vessel visibility across all navigational zones. • Provision of VHF radio systems meeting G1111-2 guidance, offering primary and backup coverage and seamless integration with operator terminals. • Compatibility with Electro-Optical and thermal imaging systems, particularly for situational awareness in berthing areas and areas of high risk. • A solution architecture that ensures resilience, minimal single points of failure, and high system availability, incorporating redundant power, communications paths, and server infrastructure. • Secure IT infrastructure design, with layered cybersecurity, compliance with GDPR and data retention policies, and robust access control mechanisms. • Open architecture to enable integration with existing and future port systems, including PMIS (Tidalis), berth monitoring tools, and third-party applications via secure APIs. • Scalable support for web-based and mobile access for authorised users, enabling situational awareness beyond the control centre in line with emerging operational demands. Delivery of post-implementation services including user training, system documentation, warranty, and long-term maintenance and support options. Must provide a solution where all VTS, radar and VHF Radio activity are recorded and stored for replay in incident management and operator training.

Deadline

The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2025-06-27. The procurement was published on 2025-05-28.

Who?

• Dublin Port Company_411

What?

Where?

• Aττική › Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών
• Eastern and Midland › Dublin

Procurement history

Date	Document
2025-05-28	Contract notice

Contract notice (2025-05-28)
Object
Scope of the procurement
Title: Vessel Traffic System Upgrade Contract for Dublin Port Company
Short description:
“The Contracting Entity proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a contract for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)...”

Short description

Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Vessel traffic control equipment 📦
Estimated value excluding VAT: 10 000 000 EUR 💰
Additional nature of the contract: Services
Description
Internal identifier: 0
Estimated value excluding VAT: 10 000 000 EUR 💰
This procurement is also suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ✅
Description of the procurement:
“The Contracting Entity proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a contract for the Provision of Vessel Traffic Services (VTS)...”

Description of the procurement

Type of contract: Supplies
Products/services: Vessel traffic control equipment 📦
Additional products/services: Installation of traffic monitoring equipment 📦
Marine services 📦
Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services 📦
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment 📦
Installation services of marine engines 📦
Marine equipment 📦
Hardware 📦
Hardware installation services 📦
Traffic-monitoring equipment 📦
Aim of strategic procurement: Reduction of environmental impacts

“Selection criterion B4 - Sustainability: Applicants are required to complete the Sustainability Supplier Questionnaire (750 marks). Applicants should...”
Approach to reducing environmental impacts: Other
Green Procurement Criteria: Other Green Public Procurement criteria
Additional nature of the contract: Services
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Place of performance: Dublin 🏙️
Duration: 15 (YEAR)
The time frame below is expressed in number of years.
Maximum renewals: 5
Information about options
Options ✅
Description of options:
“The construct of the contract will be for an initial period of five (5) years with 5 optional extensions, each of 24 months duration. The maximum duration...”
Title
Lot Identification Number: LOT-0001
Scope of the procurement
Additional products/services: Installation of traffic monitoring equipment 📦
Marine services 📦
Marine, aviation and other transport insurance services 📦
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment 📦
Installation services of marine engines 📦
Marine equipment 📦
Hardware 📦
Hardware installation services 📦
Traffic-monitoring equipment 📦

Procedure
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition ✅
Legal basis: Directive 2014/25/EU
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2025-06-27 12:00:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
Tendering terms
Tenderers may submit more than one tender
A certain legal form must be taken by a group of tenderers that is awarded a contract ✅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The contract has performance execution conditions ✅

Legal, economic, financial and technical information
Conditions for participation
Legal form to be taken by the group of economic operators to whom the contract is to be awarded:
“To be agreed with the successful tenderer.”
Main financing conditions and payment arrangements and/or reference to the relevant provisions governing them:
“To be agreed with the successful tenderer.”
Conditions related to the contract
Contract performance conditions:
“This information will be provided at a later stage of the competition.”

Contracting authority
Name and addresses
Name: Dublin Port Company_411
National registration number: 262367
Postal address: Port Centre, Alexandra Road, Dublin 1
Postal code: D01 H4C6
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: procurement@dublinport.ie 📧
Phone: +353 (0)1 8876000 📞
URL: www.dublinport.ie 🌏
Address of the buyer profile: www.dublinport.ie 🌏
Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
Main activity
General public services
Port-related activities / Maritime or inland waterways
Communication
Documents URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/listContractDocuments.do?resourceId=5786010 🌏
Participation URL: https://www.etenders.gov.ie/epps/cft/viewTenders.do?resourceId=5786010 🌏
Electronic submission: Required

Complementary information
Additional information

“Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of applications and is available to download from...”

Additional information

Please consult the associated documentation, which contains full instructions regarding the submission of applications and is available to download from www.etenders.gov.ie using eTenders Resource ID – 5786010
Interested parties must associate their organisation with this competition on the eTenders web site (www.etenders.gov.ie) in order to be included on the mailing list for clarifications and to upload their application. To do this you must do the following: Log-in to the eTenders portal; Locate the competition using the Advanced Search by searching under the Contracting Entity or Resource ID. Click on the hyperlink for the competition which will bring you to the CfT Workspace. In the Show CfT Menu for the competition click on the “Expression of Interest in the drop-down menu. Complete the Association with the CfT tab. This will then provide you with a link to Tender under the Show CfT Menu where you can prepare your submission.
(1) When finalising your submission please upload your final response as a ZIP file as individual documents may lose their titles if uploaded individually. Also ensure that you receive a message under the status header called Submitted, as the percentage tab does not necessarily imply you have successfully submitted your response.
(2) There is a maximum upload limit of 250MB per file and 500MB per tender submission.
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(4) If you experience difficulty when uploading documents, please contact the eTenders Support Desk for technical assistance. Email irish-eproc-helpdesk@eurodym.com or Telephone: +353(0)818 001459 (09:00 – 17:00 hours).
(5) Applications submitted by any other means (including but not limited to email, post, messaging system on etenders or hand delivery) will not be accepted.
(6) All information relating to attachments, including clarifications and changes, will be published on the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal (www.etenders.gov.ie) only. Registration is free of charge. The contracting entity will not accept responsibility for information relayed (or not relayed) via third parties.
(7) All queries regarding this tender requirement or process must be submitted through the Irish Government Procurement Opportunities Portal www.etenders.gov.ie as a specific question. Responses will be circulated to those tenderers that have registered an interest in this notice on www.etenders.gov.ie. The details of the person making a query will not be disclosed when circulating the response
(8) The contracting entity will not be responsible for any costs, charges or expenses incurred by candidates or tenderers. Contract award will be subject to the approval of the competent authorities.
(9) Without prejudice to the principle of equal treatment, the contracting entity is not obliged to engage in a clarification process in respect of the procurement documents with missing or incomplete information. Therefore, respondents are advised to ensure that they return completed documentation in order to avoid the risk of elimination from the competition.
(10) Where applicable, please note in relation to all documents, that where reference is made to a particular standard, make, source, process, trademark, type, or patent, that this is not to be regarded as a de facto requirement. In all such cases it should be understood that such indications are to be treated strictly and solely for reference purposes only, to which the words "or equivalent" will always be appended.
(11) At its absolute discretion, the contracting entity may elect to terminate this procurement process, the framework agreement or any contract awarded under the framework agreement at any time.

Review body
Name: The High Court of Ireland
National registration number: The High Court of Ireland
Department: The High Court of Ireland
Postal address: Four Courts, Inns Quay, Dublin 7
Postal code: D07 WDX8
Postal town: Dublin
Region: Dublin 🏙️
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie 📧
Phone: +353 1 8886000 📞
Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
“In line with Statutory Remedies S.I. 131/2010.”
Source: OJS 2025/S 104-354268 (2025-05-28)

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