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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that this ITT is due to formally launch on the 6th January. The ITT will be available on Jaggaer (https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html) no later than this date. Please only issue clarification questions via the Jaggaer ITT, once it is available.
Total value (estimated)
- £504,000 excluding VAT
- £604,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 24 March 2032
- 5 years, 11 months, 24 days
Description of possible extension:
Two 1-year extension options permissable. This has been included in the Total Value Estimate.
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. This has been included in the Total Value Estimate.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50333000 - Maintenance services of radio-communications equipment
- 32344240 - Radio tower
- 44212261 - Radio masts
- 71356000 - Technical services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 9:30am
Tender submission deadline
5 February 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Register at https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html 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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
27 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 55% |
| Cost | Cost | 35% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Pre-market engagement was not considered necessary as the MCA's masts and towers management requirement is mature and well understood by the agency
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