Planning

Publications Storage and Fulfilment Services

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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PlanningUpdate

12 Nov 2025 at 09:40

Planning

27 May 2025 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority, is planning a procurement process for "Publications Storage and Fulfilment Services." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting storage and warehousing services, and is set to be conducted through an open procedure. The contract has a projected value of £4,000,000, excluding VAT, with a total gross value of £4,800,000, and covers the UK region. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with documents published on 12 November 2025. The contract period is planned from 26 September 2026 to 25 September 2030, with a future notice date scheduled for 2 March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in storage and warehousing, especially those capable of handling large-scale contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, given the lot's suitability criteria. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector or diversify their portfolio by securing government contracts will find this an attractive opportunity. Businesses offering innovative solutions in storage management and logistical fulfilment may gain a competitive edge in winning this contract with the UK Hydrographic Office.

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Notice Title

Publications Storage and Fulfilment Services

Notice Description

Provision of Publications Storage and Fulfilment Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073027-2025
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

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2026 - 25 Sep 2030 4-5 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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