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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 086145/S 000-2025
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Global bid

UKPGA UK4: Tender Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Maritime and Coastguard Agency
National registration number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ

Postal address: 105 Commercial Road
Town: Southampton
Postal code: SO15 1EG
Country: United Kingdom

Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk

Internet address

I.3) Communication
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Electronically
Register at and search for itt_2927 – Masts and Towers Management (2026 – 2030)
Please note that this ITT is due to formally launch on 6th January. The Jaggaer ITT will be available no later than this date. Please only issue clarification questions via the Jaggaer ITT, once it is available.

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Masts and Towers Management (2026 – 2030)
Reference number: TCA 3/7/1853

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services

II.1.4) Short 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 NOTE: Please note that this ITT is due to formally launch on the 6th January. The ITT will be available on Jaggaer () no later than this date. Please only issue clarification questions via the Jaggaer ITT, once it is available.

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value (including VAT)
604,800
Value (excluding VAT)
504,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
32344240
44212261
50333000
71356000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.5) Award Criteria
Quality
Name: Quality
Weighting: 55

Quality
Name: Social Value
Weighting: 10

Cost
Name: Cost
Weighting: 35

II.2.6) Estimated Value
Value (excluding VAT)
504,000
Currency
GBP

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2026-04-01 00:00
End
2030-03-31 23:59
Duration
4 years
Possible extension
2032-03-24 23:59
Extended duration
5 years 11 months 24 days
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Two 1-year extension options permissable. This has been included in the Total Value Estimate.

II.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
For non-core activity, including project management services, £150k exc VAT has been allowed across the life of the contract. This has been included in the Total Value Estimate.

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Additional technical selection criteria
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
Yes

IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Tender period dates
Enquiry deadline
2026-01-19 09:30
Estimated award decision date
2026-02-27 23:59

IV.2.2) Tender submission deadline
2026-02-05 11:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2025-12-24 13:03