Planning

Digital Chart Paper

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

27 May 2025 at 11:49

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of bespoke digital chart paper. This procurement falls under the industry category of printing paper and is classified as a central government public authority contract. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure and aims to commence the contract period on 1st July 2026, ending on 30th June 2029, with a potential extension until 30th June 2030. Key dates to note include a future notice publication on 1st October 2025. The total estimated contract value is set at £3,600,000, with £3,000,000 as the net amount in GBP.

This tender offers significant potential for growth within the goods sector, particularly for businesses that are capable of supplying specialised printing paper products. SMEs are identified as suitable participants in this procurement process, making it an attractive opportunity for smaller businesses looking to enter and expand their market presence in government contracts. The open procurement method facilitates a competitive environment, allowing businesses that can provide high-quality digital chart paper to potentially secure a long-term contract with a reputable central government authority.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Chart Paper

Notice Description

Provision of bespoke digital chart paper

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0526f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027717-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
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 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0526f6-2025-05-27T12:49:13+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-27T12:49:13+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0526f6",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "027717-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027717-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-27T12:49:13+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PZZG-9616-WGXT",
            "name": "UK Hydrographic Office",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PZZG-9616-WGXT"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Admirality Way",
                "locality": "Taunton",
                "postalCode": "TA1 2DN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKK23"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurement@ukho.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PZZG-9616-WGXT",
        "name": "UK Hydrographic Office"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0526f6",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Digital Chart Paper",
        "description": "Provision of bespoke digital chart paper",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "30197630",
                        "description": "Printing paper"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 3600000,
            "amount": 3000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-07-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2029-06-30T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2030-06-30T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-10-01T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "status": "planned"
    },
    "language": "en"
}