Award

Masts and Towers Management (2026 - 2030)

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Mar 2026 at 17:30

Tender

24 Dec 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has completed the award stage of its "Masts and Towers Management" procurement process, covering the period from 2026 to 2030. This contract aims to ensure compliance with maritime safety obligations by managing its mast and tower structures located in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded through an open procedure, and the award notice was published on 10 March 2026. P Z & W LIMITED has been selected as the supplier, managing the structures to maintain safety standards and prevent unauthorised access. The contract has a gross value of £558,724 (excluding VAT) and allows for up to two one-year extensions. The procurement journey involved stages such as tendering, with key dates including tender submission deadlines up to 5 February 2026 and a standstill period ending on 20 March 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical services, particularly those experienced in maintaining infrastructures such as radio masts and towers. Small and medium enterprises, as well as those adept at providing quality, cost-efficient solutions, would find lucrative prospects in this contract. The open competition attracted several bids, showcasing a healthy interest from industry players. Entities capable of delivering high social value through impactful services can further stand out, and given the contract's renewal and option clauses, successful suppliers stand a chance to secure extended work engagements. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government body, offers extensive experience and vendor collaboration, making this a potential growth avenue for businesses looking to expand in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Masts and Towers Management (2026 - 2030)

Notice Description

The aim of the Mast and Towers Contract is to ensure that the structures are managed in order that the MCA's obligations for the UK's Maritime Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) mandate and all other maritime requirements are met; by ensuring that these freehold sites/structures are safe and any changes to them meet recognised safety standards. The Supplier will be responsible for all aspects of management of the MCA's existing mast and tower structures to ensure that: * they are maintained and remain safe in accordance with current and emerging safety requirements * that access safety systems meet these safety standards for any authorised person having reason to access the structure, and reasonably practicable security measures are identified to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the structures.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: For non-core activity, including project management services, PS150k exc VAT has been allowed across the life of the contract. This has been included in the Total Value Estimate.

Renewal: Two 1-year extension options permissable. This has been included in the Total Value Estimate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fd50
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021541-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

32344240 - Radio tower

44212261 - Radio masts

50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£504,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£465,603 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

P Z & W

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