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Application Support - 1 Year Transition Only

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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23 Mar 2026 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has completed the procurement process for a service contract titled "Application Support - 1 Year Transition Only" within the IT services industry. It focuses on transitioning from internal to outsourced support for a one-year period, beginning on 7th April 2026 and ending on 6th July 2026, with the contract milestone scheduled to be signed by 3rd April 2026. The procurement method utilised is a direct award due to specific technical reasons associated with the supplier, MASTEK (UK) LTD., who had initially developed the system. This process forms a foundational step towards planning a larger five-year contract set to be competed during 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for IT service providers, particularly those specialising in consulting, software development, and support services. MASTEK (UK) LTD., a large-scale business based in Reading, has been awarded the contract. Such procurements are advantageous for businesses looking to establish relationships with central government authorities and expand across various regions in the United Kingdom. Companies with niche expertise, particularly those capable of managing transitional phases of IT systems, are well-suited to compete in future phases of this procurement, particularly the larger upcoming tender which will be opened for competition later in the year.

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Notice Title

Application Support - 1 Year Transition Only

Notice Description

1 year transition from internal to outsourced support. A further procurement will occur during 2026, to compete for a 5 year contract.

Procurement Information

The supplier developed the system, we would like a 1 year contract to enable transition to outsource and help the Authority understand its support needs to enable us to compete for a larger 5 year contract during 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067203
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026511-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 6 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

MASTEK (UK

Further Information

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