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Geocable Database

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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30 Mar 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Geocable Database. This service contract, awarded to GLOBAL MARINE SYSTEMS LIMITED, falls under the industry category of database services. The procurement method utilised was direct, specifically below the threshold without competition, indicating a streamlined process. The contract commenced on 3rd March 2026 and will remain active until 2nd March 2027, with the signing date confirmed as 3rd March 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in database services, particularly those with expertise in geocable data solutions. While the procurement method was direct, the awarded contract reflects potential growth areas for companies that can provide specialised services to government bodies. With a contract valued at USD 92,400, there is scope for smaller to medium-sized enterprises, similar to GLOBAL MARINE SYSTEMS LIMITED, to engage with central government projects and expand their operations in this niche sector.

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Notice Title

Geocable Database

Notice Description

Provision of Geocable Database for the UK Hydrographic Office.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067850
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029318-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72320000 - Database services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£92,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2026 - 2 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GLOBAL MARINE SYSTEMS

Further Information

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