Tender

Bespoke Chart paper supply

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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25 Mar 2026 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office is currently undertaking a procurement process for the supply of bespoke watermarked chart paper. This tender, valuing up to £2,216,000, involves the manufacture, storage, and delivery of printing paper and paper for maps. The process is categorised under goods with the open procedure method and is set in Taunton, United Kingdom. Businesses should note the critical dates: the enquiry period ends on 27th April 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 7th May 2026. The award announcement is expected by 17th July 2026, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2026 and lasting until 30th November 2030.

Opportunities for business growth in this procurement can be substantial, particularly for companies specialising in high-quality paper production and supply chain logistics. Firms with expertise in technical compliance, compelling quality and business procedures, and those offering strong social value propositions would be well-positioned to compete. Moreover, the framework agreement approach, focusing on calling off from established pricing, presents potential for businesses that can deliver consistently reliable products, making it an attractive opportunity for suppliers with established capabilities in similar domains.

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Notice Title

Bespoke Chart paper supply

Notice Description

The re-procurement of a Supplier to manufacture, store and supply bespoke watermarked paper. The Authority intends to carry out any subsequent procurement of similar services via a Direct Award as outlined in Paragraph 8b of Schedule 5 - Direct Award of the Procurement Act 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067428
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028067-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories


CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

37823700 - Paper for maps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Further Information

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