Planning

Caris Enterprise Agreement Outline Agreement

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Planning

27 May 2025 at 07:51

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a public authority within the central government, is initiating a direct award procurement process for a "Caris Enterprise Agreement Outline Agreement", focusing on IT services related to consulting, software development, internet, and support. The procurement falls under the planned stage, with essential communication notices expected by 1st June 2025. The contract period is set from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028, with a potential extension up to 30th June 2030. The procurement is above the threshold with a gross value of £13,800,000 and net value of £11,500,000. The location for this procurement covers the United Kingdom, with the UK Hydrographic Office situated in Taunton.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those experienced in geospatial tools and software development. The direct award method suggests a streamlined process ideal for companies with established relationships or capabilities aligned with government requirements. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector IT services market would find this contract promising, especially those with the ability to deliver comprehensive IT solutions and support within the stipulated contract timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Caris Enterprise Agreement Outline Agreement

Notice Description

Caris geospatial toolset license outline agreement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05267c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027547-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@ukho.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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