Planning

Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 08:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, a public authority within the central government, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Storage, Fulfilment and Worldwide Freighting." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting storage and warehousing services. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom (region UKK23), the tender is valued at £3,500,000. The process involves desktop research and supplier engagement, with virtual meetings offered to interested parties. The procurement operation extends from March 2027 to March 2031, with crucial preliminary market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 5th June 2026.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses operating in logistics, storage, and supply chain management to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in stock management and fulfilment, particularly those experienced in secure storage and international distribution, will find this project a favourable opportunity. With the requirement for a framework agreement and the need for a sophisticated front-end system for order reporting, businesses that can provide comprehensive logistics solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, those capable of delivering efficient rush-order services and handling customs documentation for a worldwide clientele could secure significant growth potential through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting

Notice Description

Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting of our Nautical Book Publications, comprising of: Stock management and handling *Receive stock deliveries from multiple print suppliers. *Securely store approximately 450-500 unstacked pallets of publications. *Maintain accurate stock records through a front-end system that provides live reporting on stock holdings. Fulfilment objectives *Daily orders will be provided by the Authority via email as XML files, with one XML file per order. Order quantities may be as low as a single item. *Orders must be packed in bespoke cartons with a maximum weight of 30kg and sealed using the Authority's branded packing tape. Each consignment must include a branded packing list detailing the items ordered. *Items are predominantly A4 book publications. Other fulfilled items include A4 ring binders, A2 spiral-bound catalogues, and similar items of the same size or smaller. *Where required, customs documentation must be issued directly to customers by email. *Provide a front-end system capable of reporting on orders in hand and orders despatched, with tracking details available to support progress visibility. Delivery *Orders must be fully traceable, with customs documentation completed where required to support global distribution. *A supplementary rush-order service is required to provide same-day despatch for orders received before midday, on an occasional basis. *Standard delivery options, selected according to customer requirements at the point of order, are as follows: oBritish Forces Post Office - orders allocated to HM Ships and other recipients via their unique BFPO number. oExpress courier - same-day despatch with worldwide coverage. oCollect - customers may appoint their own agents to collect from the premises from the next working day. The contractor must provide a release note to the customer by email during fulfilment, to be exchanged for the goods on collection. oEx works - customers manage their own arrangements with the contractor for onward delivery by land, air, or sea, according to their requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Storage-and-warehousing-services./SXV8NE64DA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SXV8NE64DA

Planning Information

Desktop research and engaging with the suppliers identified as a result Offering virtual meetings on a one to one basis to any interested potential supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046811-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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

Notice Documents

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