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05 Aug 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, has initiated an open procurement process for "Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting" services, which primarily covers storage and warehousing services. This tender involves stock management and handling, fulfilment objectives such as packaging and despatching orders, and special delivery arrangements like same-day despatch for urgent orders. The procurement is valued at £3,600,000 gross and the active tender stage will close on 30th September 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 1st September 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2027 and run through to 31st December 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in logistics, warehousing, and fulfilment services to expand their clientele and operations. Suppliers with expertise in managing high-quality fulfilment operations, particularly those capable of providing bespoke packaging and handling logistics for global distribution, will find this opportunity particularly appealing. SMEs are encouraged to apply, especially those able to demonstrate capacity, capability, and social value. The open procedure allows businesses to compete on a level playing field, with award criteria focused on price, capacity and capability, social value, and CO2 emission metrics.

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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 digital 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: British Forces Post Office - orders allocated to HM Ships and other recipients via their unique BFPO number. Express courier - same-day despatch with worldwide coverage. Ex works - customers manage their own arrangements with the contractor for onward delivery by land, air, or sea, according to their requirement 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./2C97GESDB3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/2C97GESDB3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074361-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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