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Shore Based Navigation Research for the UKHO

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:16

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Summary of the contracting process

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has completed the procurement process titled "Shore Based Navigation Research for the UKHO," categorised under Marine Research Services. The project took place in Taunton, England, and was part of the UKHO's Market Research & Innovation Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS 2.0). The contract period spanned from 15 April 2026 to 24 June 2026, with the tender award announced on 8 April 2026. This procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a platform for growth through partnerships with esteemed governmental bodies such as the UKHO. Businesses specialising in marine research services, technology development, and innovation in navigation could find the process advantageous. The awarded supplier, Thetius, exemplifies the kind of SME that can thrive when engaging with public sector procurement, potentially leading to further opportunities and collaborations in the booming field of marine research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Shore Based Navigation Research for the UKHO

Notice Description

Provision of a shore based navigation research study for the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), under the UKHO's Market Research & Innovation Services Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS 2.0.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af6a1cf1-985f-4ed6-b9f4-b7c3b7cac05b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46633a8c-d75f-402f-aebe-ae7319b9bab8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£43,750 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£43,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THETIUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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