--- title: "THE CROWN ESTATE FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING AGENT SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE" published: "2026-02-13" --- # THE CROWN ESTATE FRAMEWORK FOR MANAGING AGENT SERVICES Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064c7d.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013633-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 May 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2026 - 29 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CROWN ESTATE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2026 at 17:17 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013633-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 13:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011858-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013633-2026 13th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011858-2026 10th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/74962 - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/supplier-registration - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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