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Licencing Agreement & Publication Capability

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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09 Jun 2025 at 08:15

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, United Kingdom, has completed a public procurement process for a Licencing Agreement & Publication Capability. This direct award, justified by proprietary rights, involves the acquisition of an enterprise licensing agreement and an evaluation of production capability within the supplier's commercial off-the-shelf (COTs) products. The procurement, under the goods category, has seen the award process reach a pending status. The relevant contract began on 1st July 2025 and is scheduled to end on 30th June 2030. Key dates include a milestone for future signature set for 30th June 2025. The industry category addressed by this procurement includes software packages and information systems and IT services such as consulting and software development.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and IT services sectors. Companies specialising in software package solutions and information systems, along with consultancy in software development and support, would find competitive opportunities here. Large enterprises with the technical expertise to handle sophisticated licensing agreements and production capabilities, particularly those able to navigate the complexities of proprietary technology, are well-suited to engage with such procurement processes. Furthermore, the provision for additional licences and development days could enable sustained business growth for suppliers successfully meeting the contract's demands.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licencing Agreement & Publication Capability

Notice Description

The purchase of an Enterprise licensing agreement and a project looking at production capability within the supplier's COTs products

Procurement Information

Proprietary Rights

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0544f3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030786-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,295,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tara.stone@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELEDYNE GEOSPATIAL, A BUSINESS UNIT OF TELEDYNE DIGITAL IMAGING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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