MARITIME & COASTGUARD AGENCY (MCA) - HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS MODULAR CRS FACILITIES UPGRADE PROJECT
MCA - Maritime and Coastguard AgencyEstimated Value
£1,000,000 – £0
Deadline
9 June 2026
Published
12 May 2026
Type
works
Overview
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) is seeking an experienced and innovative supplier to design, deliver and install modular buildings at remote Coastal Rescue Station (CRS) locations across the UK. These buildings will enhance welfare and operational facilities for His Majesty's Coastguard (HMCG) teams.
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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency wants to buy modular buildings (prefabricated structures) to be installed at remote coastguard rescue stations across the UK. These buildings will improve facilities for coastguard teams, including better welfare areas and operational spaces. The supplier needs to handle the full process: design, manufacture, delivery, and installation.
Requirements
- Experience designing and delivering modular buildings
- Capability to install at remote locations across the UK
- Understanding of Coastal Rescue Station (CRS) operational environments
- Ability to work with government/defence facilities
- Experience with welfare and operational facility upgrades
- Project management capability for multi-site deployments
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Design modular buildings tailored to Coastal Rescue Station requirements
- Manufacture modular building units to specification
- Deliver modular units to multiple remote CRS locations across the UK
- Install and commission modular buildings at each site
- Ensure buildings meet welfare standards for coastguard personnel
- Ensure buildings support operational rescue functions
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'design and build' contract, not just installation — you're responsible for the whole process from concept through to handover, so clarify in the full tender documents exactly how much design freedom you have versus following existing specs.
- 2Look carefully at the list of locations — check the full documents for exact CRS sites and their access constraints (remote locations often mean challenging logistics, limited road access, or sea/helicopter delivery requirements).
- 3Flag the phrase 'modular buildings' — this typically means prefabricated units that bolt together on-site, not bespoke builds, so factor in manufacturing lead times and transportation into your schedule.
- 4Check whether the MCA has any specific welfare or operational standards already documented that you must meet — this isn't mentioned in the headline so it will be in the detailed specification documents.
- 5Understand the end user: His Majesty's Coastguard teams are working in tough maritime environments, so durability, weather resistance, and minimal maintenance will be prioritized — anticipate tough specifications.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're not a large modular buildings manufacturer, consider forming a consortium or subcontracting the manufacturing to a bigger player while you manage design and site installation — many SMEs win by being the integrator, not the maker.
- Remote locations are expensive to serve — early in your bid, get accurate quotes for transport and site access (some remote CRS stations may only be reachable by boat or helicopter), as logistics often blow budgets on projects like this.
- Look for social value scoring opportunities in the tender criteria — government contracts often reward local employment, supply chain diversity, or environmental benefits, so highlight if you'll employ local teams or use sustainable materials.
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MCA - Maritime and Coastguard AgencyKey Dates
Published
12 May 2026
Submission deadline
9 June 2026
Notice type
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