Planning

NAVTEX Masts and Transmitters

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority based in Southampton, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for NAVTEX Masts and Transmitters, a project valued at approximately £2,400,000 gross. The procurement process, focusing on services within the Information Technology industry category, aims to establish a fully managed transmission solution. The project is planned to commence on 30 June 2029 and finish by 29 June 2036. Key deadlines include the future notice expected by 29 December 2028. This contract, deemed above threshold, is set to meet specific technical requirements for medium frequency signal transmission and uninterrupted power supply solutions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses proficient in IT services, particularly with expertise in transmission technology and infrastructure management. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, given the project's suitability for such businesses. Firms capable of delivering high-powered transmitters and ensuring operational continuity of electricity supply would be well-positioned to benefit from this government initiative. The procurement method signifies a planned, structured process allowing businesses ample time to prepare competitive proposals and ensure alignment with the tender's technical requirements.

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Notice Title

NAVTEX Masts and Transmitters

Notice Description

A transmission solution that is a fully managed service. This would include: * Masts that have the ability transmit Medium Frequency signals on 518Khz and 490Khz. * Transmitters capable of at least 1000W of energy. * Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) and all other associated equipment that is required to keep the sites operational. * Meets the scope of requirements for NAVTEX transmission service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f0d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019813-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Dec 20283 years to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2029 - 29 Jun 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO15 1EG
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Banister & Polygon
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Further Information

Notice Documents

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