Tender

UKHO Maritime/Geospatial Software Development and Support Services - DPS 2.0

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

23 Feb 2026 at 17:40

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Oct 2022 at 12:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is actively seeking suppliers for its Maritime/Geospatial Software Development and Support Services under the DPS 2.0 initiative. The procurement process is currently in the tender amendment stage as of 23 February 2026, following its initial publication on 14 October 2022. The process employs a selective, restricted procedure within the IT services category, specifically focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support. With a contract value of £4,000,000, the project is set to span from 18 November 2022 to 17 November 2026, located in the South West of the United Kingdom. The opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in maritime and geospatial sectors, especially those offering innovative cloud-based solutions. Companies specialised in software development and IT consulting could leverage this framework to expand their service capabilities alongside UKHO's business and technology teams. With the focus on enhancing maritime/geospatial products and services, businesses that can provide robust support for existing systems while offering cutting-edge solutions would be well-placed to vie for this competitive opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHO Maritime/Geospatial Software Development and Support Services - DPS 2.0

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Instead of: Duration in months 48 Read: Duration in months 76 Place of text to be modified: II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system Instead of: Duration in months 48 Read: Duration in months 76 The UKHO are looking for suppliers to work alongside our business and technology teams to carry out support of existing software and to design, build and support new software and cloud-based capabilities to enhance UKHO's products and services primarily in the maritime/geospatial sector.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-48396a5e-1c3e-487b-9e21-c2fcfa4d5829
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb3b552-5188-4d62-a330-0e90daa3be50
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Nov 2022 - 17 Nov 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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