Tender

Spatial Telecoms Route Design

THE CROWN ESTATE

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 13:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate is actively seeking bids for the "Spatial Telecoms Route Design" project, a significant opportunity in the marine research industry. Located in London, the project aims to explore potential locations across UK subsea and coastal environments for the installation of future telecoms cables. This open procedure tender, under the Procurement Act 2023, has a submission deadline of 9th March 2026, with an enquiry period closing on 18th February 2026. The total contract value is £300,000, and the procurement process includes a specific focus on quality and commercial criteria. The contract period will start on 11th May 2026 and could extend until May 2029, contingent on renewals.

This tender represents a promising growth opportunity, particularly for businesses in marine research and development, design, and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, and the focus on technical, social value, and commercial aspects in the award criteria indicates an inclusive approach. Given the project's scope and duration, businesses with expertise in spatial analysis, advisory support, and telecoms infrastructure, particularly those familiar with environmental marine contexts, are well-positioned to benefit. Interested parties must register on the SourceDogg portal to obtain tender documents and participate in the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spatial Telecoms Route Design

Notice Description

The Crown Estate invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced tenderers to provide Spatial Telecoms Route Design for both Subsea and Coastal Environments preparatory work for Marine Delivery Routemap, the Services to deliver spatial analysis and advisory support to inform our understanding of potential areas of opportunity to install future subsea telecoms cables across both subsea and coastal environments at a UK scale (the "Project"). This is an Open Procedure conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (the "PA23") as further detailed in this Invitation to Tender ("ITT"). This ITT describes how the procurement will be conducted, including details of the procurement timetable, conditions of participation, award criteria and how to respond to this opportunity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 years contract

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064b14
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011359-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CROWN ESTATE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@thecrownestate.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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