Award

Install an additional aerial and feeder cable at six third-party owned Remote Radio Sites

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Award

17 Feb 2026 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has awarded a contract titled "Install an additional aerial and feeder cable at six third-party owned Remote Radio Sites" to Cellnex, following the procurement method "Below threshold - without competition." This project falls under the industry category of radio aerial installation works and aims to enhance radio communication capabilities at sites in Banff, Keswick, Rosneath, Scoval, Stoke Holy Cross, and Windermere. The contract, now in the award stage, was signed on 15 February 2026 and is set to conclude on 16 May 2026, delivering services worth approximately £28,379, exclusive of VAT, within the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses operating within the communications infrastructure sector, particularly those specialising in radio technology and installation. Firms that are capable of delivering high-quality installation services for radio equipment could find prospects for growth in government contracts of this nature. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from engaging in public sector projects that foster business expansion through specialised works, as demonstrated by Cellnex's involvement as the supplier.

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Notice Title

Install an additional aerial and feeder cable at six third-party owned Remote Radio Sites

Notice Description

Install an additional aerial and feeder cable at six Remote Radio Sites at Banff, Keswick, Rosneath, Scoval, Stoke Holy Cross and Windermere to be able to utilise the second Tait TB8100 Radio BaseStation unit installed at each site.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06558f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014101-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45312330 - Radio aerial installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,379 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 16 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CELLNEX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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