Hartnell Taylor Cook has announced that following a competitive tender, it has been re-appointed to manage the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s (MCA) Estate Management Services contract.
The new contract period commenced in April, for up to a 5-year period, building on a long-standing relationship spanning over two decades. The contract was procured under the Crown Commercial Services framework (RM6168), where Hartnell Taylor Cook is appointed under a number of “Lots”.
Maritime Rescue Centres
Hartnell Taylor Cook will continue to provide support with a wide range of real estate management advice, including all aspects of lease consultancy, agency, building consultancy, and strategic planning. They also provide MCA with a full treasury management function.
MCA’s estate is dispersed across the UK and comprises a varied and complex property portfolio; ranging from manned Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres to unmanned Coastguard Stations and radio sites.
Unique logistical challenge
These assets are often located in geographically difficult-to-reach areas and extremities of the UK
These assets are often located in geographically difficult-to-reach areas and extremities of the UK, posing a unique logistical challenge that Hartnell Taylor Cook is well-experienced in dealing with owing to its 23-year relationship with MCA, evidencing the capability to deliver on-site surveys and advice across the entire UK geography, including its islands.
As part of upholding quality service delivery, Hartnell Taylor Cook’s management team has remained as consistent as possible, with the Property and Asset Management Director Mansel Hughes pioneering the day-to-day MCA services since 2007 and Partner, Jonathan Marwood, overseeing the contract since its original commencement.
MCA’s large portfolio
Commenting on the re-appointment, Jonathan Marwood, Partner at Hartnell Taylor Cook, said: "We are delighted to be able to continue managing MCA’s estates and view the re-appointment as testament to our longstanding and robust partnership to date."
He adds, "We are thrilled to be able to continue our successful delivery of services for MCA’s large portfolio across the UK and its islands and are looking forward to our relationship continuing from strength to strength."
