Notice Information
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.
Notice Details
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
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021541-2026
10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender -
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086145-2025
24th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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