Tender

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

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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23 Feb 2026 at 19:05

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14 Oct 2022 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), based in Taunton, United Kingdom, invites tenders for the provision of maritime/geospatial software development and support services under the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) 2.0. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, focusing on consulting, software development, Internet, and support services. The procurement process is at the tender update stage as of 23 February 2026, with the contract duration amended to 76 months. Potential suppliers are expected to align and work alongside UKHO's business and technology teams to enhance existing software and develop new cloud-based solutions.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering IT services in the maritime/geospatial sector. Businesses with expertise in software development, system support, and digital consultancy will find this opportunity suitable, as the procurement method includes a restricted procedure with selective engagement. Engaging in this contract can enhance a company's portfolio within the South West England region, with a project value of GBP 4,000,000. Companies with a focus on innovative technology solutions and capability development can greatly benefit from aligning their services with UKHO's technological advances.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The suppliers will be required to carry out the following: * Provide support for existing UKHO systems. * Design, build and support new system(s). This will also include training and handover documentation where appropriate

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0375e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016280-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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