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Maritime Innovation Module

THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2026 at 10:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

03 Jun 2026 at 11:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office procured a Maritime Innovation Module, a specialist training service for exposing students to modern electronic navigation systems and emerging maritime technologies. The work is commissioned by this central government public authority and is delivered in the United Kingdom. The requirement covers provision of the course rather than a physical navigation system or general maritime consultancy. It is relevant to organisations that design and deliver specialist education, training or practical learning activities connected with electronic navigation and maritime innovation. The procurement was structured as a single service requirement and was identified under CPV 80510000, specialist training services. The stated audience is students, so credible providers are likely to need an education-focused delivery model as well as current knowledge of navigation technology and emerging maritime systems.

The procurement is complete and awarded following a below-threshold open competition. SeaBot Maritime Limited was selected for the single lot. The tender was estimated at £20,000 excluding VAT, or £24,000 including VAT; the active contract is worth £19,500 excluding VAT, or £23,400 including VAT. The contract was signed on 31 July 2026 and runs from 3 August to 31 December 2026, with a maximum extent to 31 December 2027. The award route used electronic submission, with enquiries closing on 15 June 2026 and tender submissions closing at noon on 30 June 2026. Evaluation weighted price at 40%, approach at 20%, experience at 20%, innovation at 10% and social value at 10%. The authority may renew the course for delivery again in 2027.

This award demonstrates a defined requirement for student-facing training that combines modern electronic navigation systems with emerging maritime technologies. A competing supplier would need to show that it can turn current technical knowledge into a coherent, deliverable learning module for students, with a credible teaching approach and relevant experience. Innovation is an explicit part of the evaluation, so providers should be able to explain how their content, equipment or teaching methods expose learners to developing technologies rather than established navigation concepts alone. Social value also formed part of the assessment, alongside price, approach and experience. The lot was identified as suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, making the opportunity relevant to smaller specialist training providers as well as established maritime education businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maritime Innovation Module

Notice Description

Delivery of a Maritime Innovation Module, aimed at exposing students to modern electronic navigation systems and emerging technologies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: A 12 month extension will be available for the purpose of delivering an equivalent course in October 2027, at the authorities discretion

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079315-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80510000 - Specialist training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£19,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNITED KINGDOM 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
Postcode Area
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

SeaBot Maritime

Further Information

Notice Documents

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