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Physical and Electronic Inspection

UK Hydrographic Office

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22 Aug 2025 at 13:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, has completed its procurement process for "Physical and Electronic Inspection" services through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The process commenced with a tender and culminated with the award and signing of the contract on 23rd July 2025, which is set to remain active until 31st October 2025. The contract, valued at £61,258.19 excluding VAT, involves delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically building-inspection services, and the awarded supplier is FCDO Services, a large-scale enterprise based in Milton Keynes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialised in building inspection and electronic services. Although this specific contract was secured directly, businesses within these sectors could leverage insights from such government contracts to enhance their service offerings and increase competitiveness. The contract's wide geographic coverage across the UK signals potential demand for inspection and related services, indicating favourable expansion prospects for similar businesses ready to deliver in multiple locations. Companies with capabilities to meet central government requirements in public services, even beyond direct awards, may find themselves well-positioned to pursue future opportunities arising from similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Physical and Electronic Inspection

Notice Description

Services required to complete a Physical and Electronic Inspection

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058ce3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050883-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71315400 - Building-inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£61,258 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Hydrographic Office
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Postcode Area
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

FCDO Services

Further Information

Notice Documents

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