Technical Services Framework
The Crown Estate, a UK public-sector organisation responsible for managing a diverse property, land and marine portfolio, is establishing a Technical Services Framework for specialist technical services across its UK estate. The framework will provide expert advice, independent assessments and additional technical capacity to support portfolio strategies, operational priorities, strategic objectives, individual initiatives, projects and wider business requirements. Services are divided into 13 lots covering minerals, telecoms, transmission, oil and gas pipelines, coastal assets, marine infrastructure, ports and infrastructure, aquaculture, nature, carbon capture, usage and storage, new energies, offshore wind, and integrated energy. The estimated total framework value is £9.6 million; the available details do not state the contract duration or specific delivery locations beyond the Crown Estate’s UK portfolio. The key eligibility requirement is not specified in the information provided, so bidders must establish the relevant qualification requirements for their chosen specialist lot from the tender documentation.
Buyer: The Crown Estate. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 2 Oct 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £9.6m
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Westminster
- Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure
- Contract period: 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2030
- Category: Marine survey services (71354500)
From the official notice
The Framework is being established to provide access to specialist technical services across The Crown Estate's diverse UK portfolio. It is intended to support the delivery of portfolio strategies, operational priorities and strategic objectives by providing access to specialist expertise, independent advice and additional capacity. The Framework will support specific portfolio initiatives, projects and wider business requirements where additional technical capability is required. To ensure access to sector-specific expertise and specialist market capability, the Technical Services Framework has been divided into the following Lots: • Lot 1 – Minerals • Lot 2 – Telecoms • Lot 3 – Transmission • Lot 4 – Oil & Gas Pipelines • Lot 5 – Coastal • Lot 6 – Marine Infrastructure (excluding Ports) • Lot 7 – Ports and Infrastructure • Lot 8 – Aquaculture • Lot 9 – Nature • Lot 10 – Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage (CCUS) • Lot 11 – New Energies • Lot 12 – Offshore Wind . Lot 13 – Integrated Energy
View the official notice
Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £9.6m.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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