Planning

THE CROWN ESTATE FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING AGENT SERVICES

THE CROWN ESTATE

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PlanningUpdate

13 Feb 2026 at 17:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 13:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate is overseeing a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "The Crown Estate Framework for Managing Agent Services", targeting the marine services industry within the UK. This initiative is aimed at restructuring how strategic portfolios like ports, aquaculture, and subsea telecoms are managed to enhance resilience and sustainability. The process is currently at the planning stage with milestone dates set for 26th February 2026, following an amendment to the original deadline. The procurement, classified under central government, is expected to commence services from 30th October 2026 and run until 29th October 2029, with the possibility for renewal extending to 27th October 2031.

This tender offers significant growth prospects for various businesses, particularly those involved in marine services such as infrastructure, aquaculture management, and transmission cables. It is designed to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), offering them the opportunity to engage with The Crown Estate in shaping strategic marine portfolios that promise long-term value creation. Businesses with expertise in managing complex marine environments can contribute their insights, thereby enhancing their own market presence while building a lasting relationship with a central government authority. Interested parties must register via the SourceDogg tender portal to access further documents and submit correspondence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

THE CROWN ESTATE FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING AGENT SERVICES

Notice Description

The Crown Estate is evolving its approach to managing strategic portfolios in the marine environment - including ports, infrastructure, aquaculture, coastal assets, minerals extraction, transmission cables, subsea telecoms cables, and oil & gas infrastructure and pipelines - to ensure resilience, sustainability, and value creation for the long term. We currently work with Managing Agents to deliver a range of services across these portfolios. As our priorities evolve, we are reviewing how these services are structured and delivered to optimise efficiency, clarity, and customer experience. Your insights will help us shape a framework that works for both TCE and the market.

Planning Information

Please note The Crown Estate will not respond directly to gain access to the Tender Document. All correspondence must be via the tender portal (SourceDogg). Supplier must be registered to our tender portal (SourceDogg) directly using the link above to find the documents and as below. https://secure.sourcedogg.com/supplier-registration https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/74962

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013633-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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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