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Connected Business Platforms Systems Integrator Service Provision

THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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Planning

01 Oct 2026 at 10:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office intends to procure systems integration implementation services for its Connected Business Platforms. The work is software implementation, covering the delivery and integration of systems needed for the Authority’s business platforms. The procurement is expected to use the Government Commercial Agency’s Technology Services 4 framework. The work is for the UK Hydrographic Office, based in Taunton; the service delivery location is not stated. The procurement is at the planning stage: the Authority has set out its intention to buy these services, but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is also seeking supplier feedback before deciding how to proceed.

The Authority expects to procure through the Technology Services 4 framework, using the Lots 2 and 5 matrix combination. The planned contract period runs from 18 January 2027 to 17 January 2031, with a maximum extension date of 16 January 2032 and a renewal option. The estimated value is £5 million excluding VAT (£6 million including VAT). The procurement is planned as a single lot. As part of preliminary market engagement, the Authority expects to hold an online supplier event on 5 October 2026, from 14:30 to 17:00; suppliers wishing to attend were asked to register by 10:00 that day. The engagement is separate from any later procurement and does not commit the Authority to proceed. A future notice was expected on 5 October 2026.

This is likely to suit systems integrators able to implement connected business platforms and deliver software integration services at substantial scale over a multi-year contract. The Authority is targeting suppliers appointed to the relevant Technology Services 4 framework Lots 2 and 5 combination, so suppliers outside that appointed group are not identified as participants in the planned engagement. The supplier event is intended to explain the proposed requirement and invite feedback on areas of interest to the Authority; attending would therefore help eligible suppliers understand the emerging scope and inform its development. The work is still at planning stage, and participation in market engagement is not participation in a later competition. Suppliers should consider whether their framework appointment and implementation experience align with this systems integration requirement before preparing for a future procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Connected Business Platforms Systems Integrator Service Provision

Notice Description

The Authority intends to procure Systems Integrator (SI) implementation services through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Technology Services 4 framework, using the Lots 2 and 5 matrix combination (2.5). As part of its Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), the Authority will hold an online supplier engagement event on Monday 5 October 2026, from 14:30 to 17:00. Suppliers appointed to the relevant Technology Services 4 Lots 2 and 5 matrix combination (2.5) who wish to participate should register their interest by emailing TESProc@ukho.gov.uk and providing: *organisation name; *attendee name(s); and *attendee email address(es). Registrations should be received by 10:00 on Monday 5 October 2026. Following registration, suppliers will be provided with joining instructions for the online event and a supplier briefing pack containing further information on the proposed requirement and the areas on which the Authority is seeking market feedback. Participation in the PME does not constitute participation in any subsequent procurement and does not commit the Authority to proceed with the proposed procurement.

Planning Information

The Authority intends to procure Systems Integrator (SI) implementation services through the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Technology Services 4 framework, using the Lots 2 and 5 matrix combination (2.5). As part of its Preliminary Market Engagement (PME), the Authority will hold an online supplier engagement event on Monday 5 October 2026, from 14:30 to 17:00. Suppliers appointed to the relevant Technology Services 4 Lots 2 and 5 matrix combination (2.5) who wish to participate should register their interest by emailing TESProc@ukho.gov.uk and providing: •organisation name; •attendee name(s); and •attendee email address(es). Registrations should be received by 10:00 on Monday 5 October 2026. Following registration, suppliers will be provided with joining instructions for the online event and a supplier briefing pack containing further information on the proposed requirement and the areas on which the Authority is seeking market feedback. Participation in the PME does not constitute participation in any subsequent procurement and does not commit the Authority to proceed with the proposed procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077e58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092714-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

72263000 - Software implementation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Oct 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jan 2027 - 17 Jan 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
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
TN1 2DN
Postcode Area
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
St James'
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Further Information

Notice Documents

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