Planning

Production Systems Support and Development

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 12:04

PlanningUpdate

27 May 2025 at 08:57

Planning

27 May 2025 at 08:15

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has issued a planned procurement notice for the "Production Systems Support and Development" project. This procurement process, categorised under IT services (consulting, software development, Internet and support), is set to take place in the United Kingdom. The organisation, located in Taunton, is seeking an open procedure method for this procurement, and the contract period is proposed to start on 1st February 2026, concluding on 31st August 2031. The planning update was last recorded on 30th September 2025, with a future notice anticipated by 31st October 2025. The project, previously amended to "Publication Support and Development 2026", signifies a gross value of £13,800,000.

This tender represents an attractive opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those adept in software development and consulting. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find this opportunity especially suitable, as the procurement indicates a preference for such businesses. With the extensive scope and substantial contract value, firms capable of supporting and developing core production toolsets stand to benefit significantly from potential growth and sustained engagement over a five-year term. Participating in this process can enhance a company's profile, expand its client base, and foster long-term professional relationships within a central government environment.

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Notice Title

Production Systems Support and Development

Notice Description

Provision of Support and Development of core production toolset

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052685
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060865-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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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