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title: "MARLIN Updates"
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# MARLIN Updates

Buyer: THE UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccf31d3a-56d0-4d2a-8a68-894a66e7c343

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "MARLIN Updates" was managed by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, England. This contracting process falls under the software package and information systems industry category and was finalised with a contract value of £24,750 GBP. The award was made on 22nd October 2018, and the contract period commenced on 24th October 2018, concluding on 31st January 2019. This procurement utilised a sole source method, which indicates a non-competitive process predominantly executed during the Award stage.

This tender represents an opportunity for software and information systems providers, especially those with experience in hydrographic applications. Businesses that cater to governmental and large-scale projects, particularly in the technology and software development sectors, would be well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. This type of procurement can facilitate business growth by establishing long-term relationships with a key governmental agency, enhancing visibility, and providing access to a niche market within public sector contracting.

## Notice

MARLIN Updates

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d585e963-9aac-4f91-a9ed-0297c82840cd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Source |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Oct 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,750 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,750 |
| 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 | THE UNITED KINGDOM 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2018 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d585e963-9aac-4f91-a9ed-0297c82840cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d585e963-9aac-4f91-a9ed-0297c82840cd
  7th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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