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Publications Support and Development 2026

UK Hydrographic Office

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 16:36

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TenderUpdate

02 Oct 2025 at 12:05

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Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has concluded a procurement process for its "Publications Support and Development 2026" project. Located in Taunton, the UKHO sought strategic partnership for supporting and developing its publications, vital for maritime safety. The procurement was conducted through a selective, competitive flexible procedure, primarily focused on IT services, including consulting and software development. The contract, scheduled to start on 12th May 2026, spans three years with potential extensions up to five years. The total contract value reached £12.6 million GBP, awarded to Chersoft Limited, with a procurement stage currently marked as 'Award' after completion on 28th April 2026.

This tender presents ample opportunities for companies specialising in IT and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in maritime and defence sectors. Businesses that offer software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data integration, and security services may have the best prospects. The contract emphasises user-centric product development with an ongoing commitment to maritime safety standards, offering a significant growth opportunity for large-scale enterprises and SMEs. The regions covered include various locations across the United Kingdom, thus providing potential geographic expansion for service providers. This procurement process has shown to be particularly advantageous for Chersoft Limited, capturing the contract under favourable terms and renewing partnership prospects with the UKHO.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Publications Support and Development 2026

Notice Description

A strategic partner to provide the services of support and development for the UKHO's publications products and services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority retains the right to extend for up to 5 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a577
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038800-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£11,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 11 May 2029 3-4 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
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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

CHERSOFT LIMITED

Further Information

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