---
title: "Radio Network Managed Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05430e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY"
published: "2025-06-04"
---

# Radio Network Managed Service

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05430e

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency in the United Kingdom has initiated the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Radio Network Managed Service." This procurement falls under the services category and aims to enhance the monitoring of VHF & MF radio transmissions from vessels at sea to improve safety and prevent loss of life. The opportunity is classified under technical support services. The procurement is planned to start around 6th July 2030 and end by 5th July 2040. Located in Southampton, the agency will handle this vital task from its multiple operational centres around the UK, with the main coordination from the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham. The procurement is conducted with a gross value of £24 million, clear evidence of a well-thought-out plan adhering to legal standards such as the 2023/54 UKPGA regulation. Interested parties should look forward to the anticipated communication notice by 5th January 2030.

This planned procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, telecommunications, or maritime solutions. Companies with expertise in managing extensive radio networks or providing robust technical services in support contexts will find this opportunity particularly appealing. With the procurement encompassing numerous remote radio sites spread along the UK coastline, businesses that offer innovative solutions to enhance maritime communication systems can leverage their products and services to secure this contract. The size and scope of the contract suggest it is well-suited for established enterprises looking to expand their footprint in central government procurements while contributing to maritime safety and innovation. 

## Notice

HM Coastguard are required to monitor VHF & MF Radio transmissions from vessels at sea and provide assistance in case of emergency to prevent loss of life within the UK's jurisdiction. In order to do this, the current network consists of 155 Remote Radio sites (RRS), situated around 11,000 miles of UK coastline. This network facilitates all communication transmissions to and from vessels at sea and to the HM Coastguard Watch Officers based at our 10 Coastguard Operation Centres around the UK and the National Maritime Operations Centre in Fareham via two Data Centres.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030020-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2030 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Jul 2030 - 5 Jul 2040 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 15:32 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030020-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030020-2025
  4th June 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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