Planning

CASTLE Support and Development

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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PlanningUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 12:05

PlanningUpdate

30 Sep 2025 at 11:57

Planning

27 May 2025 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, has announced the upcoming procurement process titled "CASTLE Support and Development". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, internet services, and support, relevant to geospatial and maritime industry products. The process is currently in the planning stage, with an open procedure method set to commence the contract from 8th November 2026 until 7th November 2031. The procurement value is estimated at £6,000,000, with a gross amount of £7,200,000. Businesses interested in this tender should anticipate the future notice scheduled for 1st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services to expand their portfolio by working with a reputable government agency. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to deliver innovative solutions within the geospatial and maritime sectors. Companies with expertise in software development, consulting, and internet support can leverage this opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and secure a long-term contract with an influential central government body. The procurement is above the financial threshold, indicating a substantial engagement, which could drive business growth and increase market presence for the successful bidder.

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Notice Title

CASTLE Support and Development

Notice Description

Support of Production Systems supporting Geospatial and maritime industry products

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05269b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060869-2025
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
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
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
1 Mar 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 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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