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National Air Traffic Services

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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16 Mar 2026 at 15:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency, a central government public authority, completed a procurement process titled "National Air Traffic Services". This contract involved the provision and installation of a Secure Plus EDWAN Customer Black connection into the Corsham Data Centre, categorised under electrical installation work. It is located in the United Kingdom, specifically Southampton. The procurement method was direct, conducted below threshold without competition, and the contracting process concluded with the signing of a contract on 24th February 2026, for a duration ending by 24th June 2026. The entire contract value was set at £58,221 excluding VAT, with a gross value of £69,865.20.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in electrical installation, particularly those capable of delivering secure communication systems. Large enterprises with the capability to meet specific technical requirements without an open competitive process were well-suited for this contract. While the contract was directly awarded to NATS (En Route) plc, other businesses in this sector can prepare for similar opportunities by ensuring readiness to offer high-standard services under direct award conditions in future processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Air Traffic Services

Notice Description

Provision and installation of a Secure Plus EDWAN Customer Black connection into the Corsham Data Centre

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023646-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,221 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NATS (EN ROUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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