Masts and Towers Management (2026 - 2030)

Description: The aim of the Mast and Towers Contract is to ensure that the structures are managed in order that the MCA's obligations for the UK's Maritime Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) mandate and all other maritime requirements are met; by ensuring that these freehold sites/structures are safe and any changes to them meet recognised safety standards. The Supplier will be responsible for all aspects of management of the MCA's existing mast and tower structures to ensure that: * they are maintained and remain safe in accordance with current and emerging safety requirements * that access safety systems meet these safety standards for any authorised person having reason to access the structure, and reasonably practicable security measures are identified to prevent unauthorized persons from accessing the structures. IMPORTANT (read more...)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has initiated a tender for "Masts and Towers Management (2026 - 2030)", focusing on maintenance services for radio-communications equipment and technical services for radio towers and masts. This public procurement, using an open procedure, is in the tender stage, and the Invitation to Tender (ITT) is set to launch on 6th January 2026. Prospective suppliers can register and submit clarifications via the Jaggaer portal by 5th February 2026. The contract is valued at £504,000 (net) and will cover locations across the UK, aligning with the MCA's commitment to maritime safety standards. The successful proposal will be awarded by 27th February 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2030, with potential extensions included.

DPS for Design, Print and Related Services

Description: Southampton City Council ("the Council") will procure all its Design, Print and Related Services requirements using a Dynamic Purchasing System contract ("DPS") The Council has worked with Panacea Applications Limited to introduce a web based system, Panacea Software ("DPS Portal"), to manage this DPS. The Council will use this system for the procurement of all their Design, Print and Related Services ("the Services"). The Council's intention is to share the DPS with other public sector bodies in the UK. Therefore, other local authorities, NHS and government bodies shall be permitted to award contracts under the DPS for the provision of the Services in its own geographical area upon entering an access agreement with the Council. The DPS is divided into the following service categories (each being a "Service (read more...)

Summary: Southampton City Council is currently leading a procurement process for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) concerning "Design, Print and Related Services". This process is in the tender stage and was last updated on 23rd December 2025. The DPS contract involves a broad array of service categories like standard print, mailing, creative services, and digital communications, divided into 13 distinct lots. The services will be managed through Panacea Software and are intended to be accessible by other UK public sector entities, including local authorities and NHS bodies. The procurement method is selective, employing a restricted procedure above the threshold, with a contract period set from 17th November 2022 to 16th November 2026.

WPL05849 - UHS Taxi Service

Description: Southampton General Hospital (SGH), part of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, is exploring opportunities to enhance its patient, visitor, and staff transport options through improved taxi service provision. As a major acute hospital serving the South Coast and beyond, SGH experiences a high volume of daily journeys, and ensuring reliable, safe, and accessible transport is essential to delivering a positive experience for all site users. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1002918032

Summary: The University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "WPL05849 - UHS Taxi Service". This open procedure, managed by Wessex NHS Procurement Limited, aims to enhance transport options for the hospital's patients, visitors, and staff. Located in Southampton, the hospital is a major healthcare provider on the South Coast of the UK, necessitating reliable transport services. With a total contract value up to £1,440,000, the tender's delivery addresses are situated in the UKJ3 region. The procurement process is planned to conclude with the award phase by 2 March 2026, while the tender period ends on 30 January 2026. A significant planned engagement session is set to occur in the week commencing 21 July 2025.

Framework Supply of Homeless Emergency and Interim Accommodation

Description: Framework supply of homeless emergency and interim accommodation within the Southampton area.

Summary: Southampton City Council is conducting an open tender for a "Framework Supply of Homeless Emergency and Interim Accommodation" within the Southampton area. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically accommodation services, with a significant budget of up to £14,400,000. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 28th January 2026 and the award period ending on 2nd February 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, aiming to establish a closed framework agreement guided equally by quality and price, with 50% weighting each. Interested parties can participate via electronic submissions on the designated platform.

MCA LONG SAND HEAD ROUTEING REVIEW

Description: The Long Sand Head two-way route is located on the Southeast coast of England in the Sunk TSS area which leads in/out of the major Port of London. Over the preceding 10 years; routine re-survey work has been carried out as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme which has identified a slight shoaling and north-eastward migration of the Long Sand Head which has been found to be encroaching into the adjacent two-way route and ultimately causing a narrowing on the navigable corridor. This Market Questionnaire is seeking to understand the options and potential solutions which are available relating to the procurement of services to firstly understand the predicted movement of the sandbank, Long Sand Head, over the next 10, 15 and 20 years. Then, utilising that data, to (read more...)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is engaging in a procurement process titled "MCA LONG SAND HEAD ROUTEING REVIEW," focusing on the maritime industry. The project is located on the Southeast coast of England, particularly in the Sunk Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) area leading to the Port of London. The primary objective is to understand the movement of the Long Sand Head sandbank and develop navigational routeing solutions. This tender, under the category of services, adopts an open procurement method below the threshold for competition. Interested parties should take note of key dates, with the tender period ending on 12th January 2026, and any enquiries ending on 12th December 2025. The contract period for the awarded lot is scheduled from 2nd February to 1st August 2026, emphasising a quality-centric evaluation with 70% quality including technical and social value assessments.

MCA LONG SAND HEAD ROUTEING REVIEW

Description: The Long Sand Head two-way route is located on the Southeast coast of England in the Sunk TSS area which leads in/out of the major Port of London. Over the preceding 10 years; routine re-survey work has been carried out as part of the Civil Hydrography Programme which has identified a slight shoaling and north-eastward migration of the Long Sand Head which has been found to be encroaching into the adjacent two-way route and ultimately causing a narrowing on the navigable corridor. This Market Questionnaire is seeking to understand the options and potential solutions which are available relating to the procurement of services to firstly understand the predicted movement of the sandbank, Long Sand Head, over the next 10, 15 and 20 years. Then, utilising that data, to (read more...)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is engaging in a procurement process titled "MCA LONG SAND HEAD ROUTEING REVIEW," focusing on the maritime industry. The project is located on the Southeast coast of England, particularly in the Sunk Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) area leading to the Port of London. The primary objective is to understand the movement of the Long Sand Head sandbank and develop navigational routeing solutions. This tender, under the category of services, adopts an open procurement method below the threshold for competition. Interested parties should take note of key dates, with the tender period ending on 12th January 2026, and any enquiries ending on 12th December 2025. The contract period for the awarded lot is scheduled from 2nd February to 1st August 2026, emphasising a quality-centric evaluation with 70% quality including technical and social value assessments.

Restack of the 2nd and 3rd Floors at MCA HQ in Southampton - logistics

Description: To procure a ' one stop shop ' enabling works package for the activities associated with the restack of the 2nd & 3rd floors at Spring Place - MCA HQ in Southampton. * Phase 1- 1st Floor Swing Space (1 to 1.5 weeks) * Phase 2 - 3rd Floor North (4 weeks) * Phase 3 - 3rd Floor South (4 weeks) * Phase 4 - 2nd Floor North (4 weeks) * Phase 5 - 2nd Floor South (4 weeks)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has initiated a tender for the "Restack of the 2nd and 3rd Floors at MCA HQ in Southampton - logistics". This project involves a comprehensive enabling works package focusing on refurbishment activities at the agency's headquarters in Southampton, falling under the industry category of 'Refurbishment work'. The procurement is managed as an open competition, aimed at securing participation below the threshold, with the tender phase currently active. Interested parties should note the enquiry period concludes on 3rd December 2025, with the complete tender submissions due by 10th December 2025. Prospective bidders are invited to arrange site visits scheduled on 1st and 2nd December 2025 to better comprehend the project's specifications.

Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)

Description: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) are responsible for the implementation of the SOLAS Convention within the UK, which involves, under Chapter V, maintaining a Long-Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT) Data Centre for use by UK flagged vessels. In addition to meeting this requirement to maintain a Data Centre, the LRIT information is incorporated into the MCAs Maritime Domain Awareness platform, a software-based Geographic Information System (GIS) that integrates data from multiple sensors to provide a comprehensive view of maritime traffic and activity. This Market Consultation Questionnaire is intended to furnish the MCA with the key information it requires to plan a fair and open procurement for this service, including: * Market appetite for participating in a tender process * Understand realistic costs for access to a UK (read more...)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a public authority in the central government sector, has initiated a procurement process under the title "Long Range Identification and Tracking (LRIT)" within the services industry category. The procurement location is in Southampton, UK, and pertains to maintaining a Data Centre that integrates into the MCA's Maritime Domain Awareness platform. Currently, in the planning stage, this process involves a Market Consultation Questionnaire to be completed on the Department for Transport's procurement portal by 19 December 2025. An open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023 is anticipated, with future tender notices expected by 9 February 2026, and contract initiation planned for 1 July 2026.

NOC Research Vessel Dry-Dock Refit and Maintenance Contract 2026

Description: The National Oceanography Centre (NOC) is conducting this procurement with a state of urgency under an accelerated open procedure in accordance with Section 54 of the Procurement Act 2023, which governs time limits for competitive tendering procedures. Section 54(3) and (4) permit the reduction of minimum time periods where there is a state of urgency that makes compliance with standard time limits impracticable. The procedure is being run as an open process under Section 20(2)(a) of the Act, allowing any interested and qualified supplier to submit a tender within the shortened timescale. All tender documentation, including the specification and supporting schedules, is available via the MyTenders portal. Tenders will be evaluated according to the methodology set out in the Invitation to Tender. This includes compliance checks to ensure (read more...)

Summary: The National Oceanography Centre, based in Southampton, United Kingdom, has awarded the "NOC Research Vessel Dry-Dock Refit and Maintenance Contract 2026" after an accelerated open procurement process due to urgent needs as per the Procurement Act 2023. This contract involves the complete refit, maintenance, and upgrade of research vessels RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. The procurement stage was completed with the tender being awarded to A & P Falmouth Limited on 9th December 2025, with the contract period commencing on 19th December 2025 and concluding on 18th December 2026. This service contract includes the scope for dry-dock, intermediate docking surveys, and equipment servicing while ensuring compliance with UK health and safety regulations and industry standards. The total contract value is notably marked at GBP 3 million, with significant National Health and Safety and sustainability requirements embedded into the contract terms.

Restack of the 2nd and 3rd Floors at MCA HQ in Southampton - logistics

Description: To procure a ' one stop shop ' enabling works package for the activities associated with the restack of the 2nd & 3rd floors at Spring Place - MCA HQ in Southampton. * Phase 1- 1st Floor Swing Space (1 to 1.5 weeks) * Phase 2 - 3rd Floor North (4 weeks) * Phase 3 - 3rd Floor South (4 weeks) * Phase 4 - 2nd Floor North (4 weeks) * Phase 5 - 2nd Floor South (4 weeks)

Summary: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has initiated a tender for the "Restack of the 2nd and 3rd Floors at MCA HQ in Southampton - logistics". This project involves a comprehensive enabling works package focusing on refurbishment activities at the agency's headquarters in Southampton, falling under the industry category of 'Refurbishment work'. The procurement is managed as an open competition, aimed at securing participation below the threshold, with the tender phase currently active. Interested parties should note the enquiry period concludes on 3rd December 2025, with the complete tender submissions due by 10th December 2025. Prospective bidders are invited to arrange site visits scheduled on 1st and 2nd December 2025 to better comprehend the project's specifications.