Scope
Reference
TCA 3/7/1853
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.
Contract 1. Masts and Towers Management (2026 - 2030)
Supplier
Contract value
- £465,603 excluding VAT
- £558,724 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
10 March 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
10 March 2026
Standstill period
- End: 20 March 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
23 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Two 1-year extension options permissable. An estimated value has been included in the contract value above.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
For non-core activity, including project management services, £150k exc VAT has been allowed across the life of the contract and has been included in the contract value above.
CPV classifications
- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 32344240 - Radio tower
- 44212261 - Radio masts
- 71356000 - Technical services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 3 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
P Z & W LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXJY-3389-YJWQ
10 St. Ann Street
Salisbury
SP1 2DN
United Kingdom
Email: andy.reed@pzandw.co.uk
Website: http://pzandw.co.uk
Region: UKK15 - Wiltshire CC
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Masts and Towers Management (2026 - 2030)
Contracting authority
Maritime and Coastguard Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCWN-9665-QVMZ
105 Commercial Road
Southampton
SO15 1EG
United Kingdom
Email: Contracts@mcga.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
Region: UKJ32 - Southampton
Organisation type: Public authority - central government