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Public Affairs and Crisis Communication Support

Milford Haven Port Authority · Private utility

In brief

Milford Haven Port Authority is looking for suppliers for consultancy and marketing work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £165,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 37 months, up to 61 months with extensions, starting 14 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 9am, Monday 26 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Monday 19 October 2026
Bids by: 9am, Monday 26 October 2026

How bids are scored

Written Quality Evaluation 25% · Commercial Submission 50% · Presentation Stage 25%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for consultancy contracts across the UK (from 528 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

The Port of Milford Haven is seeking to appoint an experienced agency partner to provide strategic public affairs and crisis communications support. The full suite of Tender documents can be accessed via the link: https://mhpa.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/O365Tenders/IgBN5pSvUGxhTbiYCnAvbmmAAWfZDm3r6veUcMeq0Yber_E?e=1qNlFA

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 25 days?Leave time for clarification questions and sign-off.
Is a contract of about £165,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Monday 19 October 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 9am, Monday 26 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

29 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 091704-2026

About the buyer

Milford Haven Port AuthorityLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

All tenders and awards from Milford Haven Port Authority

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From notice 091704-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 29 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 29 September 2026.