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UKHO ExpressRoute

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:00

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has completed a procurement process titled "UKHO ExpressRoute," classified within the IT services industry. This process involved a call-off under the CCS Framework Agreement Network Services 3 RM6116, aimed at the set-up and support of ExpressRoute and is based in the UK Hydrographic Office’s location in Taunton, UKK23. The procurement began with a limited method, specifically using an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, concluding with the contract signing on 24th February 2026. The awarded contract, valued at £136,011.24, has been activated with Syntura Group Limited as the supplier.

This tender presents meaningful opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those providing consulting, software development, and support. Entities capable of delivering high-quality support, security, reporting, and social value could find the procurement aligned with their strengths. The involvement of a national agency underscores the significance and potential growth prospects for small and medium-sized enterprises willing to leverage established frameworks like CCS Network Services for competitive advantage. Even though the procurement process has not called for competition initially, understanding such framework agreements may enable businesses to participate effectively in future opportunities.

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Notice Title

UKHO ExpressRoute

Notice Description

Call-Off under CCS Framework Agreement Network Services 3 RM6116 for the set-up and support of ExpressRoute.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call-Off under CCS Framework Agreement Network Services 3 RM6116 for the set-up and support of ExpressRoute.

Procurement Information

Call-Off under the CCS Network Services 3 (RM6116) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029250-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,011 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SYNTURA GROUP

Further Information

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