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title: "Shore Based Navigation Research for the UKHO"
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# Shore Based Navigation Research for the UKHO

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af6a1cf1-985f-4ed6-b9f4-b7c3b7cac05b

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has completed the procurement process titled "Shore Based Navigation Research for the UKHO," categorised under Marine Research Services. The project took place in Taunton, England, and was part of the UKHO's Market Research & Innovation Services via a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS 2.0). The contract period spanned from 15 April 2026 to 24 June 2026, with the tender award announced on 8 April 2026. This procurement utilised a selective method through a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), providing a platform for growth through partnerships with esteemed governmental bodies such as the UKHO. Businesses specialising in marine research services, technology development, and innovation in navigation could find the process advantageous. The awarded supplier, Thetius, exemplifies the kind of SME that can thrive when engaging with public sector procurement, potentially leading to further opportunities and collaborations in the booming field of marine research.

## Notice

Provision of a shore based navigation research study for the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO), under the UKHO's Market Research & Innovation Services Dynamic Purchasing System - DPS 2.0.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46633a8c-d75f-402f-aebe-ae7319b9bab8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 14 Apr 2026 - 24 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £43,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,750 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE |
| Locality | TAUNTON |
| Post town | Taunton |
| Postcode | TA1 2DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Taunton East |
| Westminster constituency | Taunton and Wellington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THETIUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46633a8c-d75f-402f-aebe-ae7319b9bab8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46633a8c-d75f-402f-aebe-ae7319b9bab8
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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