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title: "Digitisation of Sailing Directions"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE (UKHO)"
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# Digitisation of Sailing Directions

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE (UKHO)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d19277f8-ea46-4fb4-9e67-7e62d628ec49

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is currently seeking tenders for the "Digitisation of Sailing Directions," aimed at developing systems to manage maritime data and produce both paper and digital publications. This procurement falls within the industry category of industry-specific software development services and is active at the tender stage. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 10 August 2020, with the resultant contract expected to commence on 1 October 2020 and run until 30 September 2025. The project will be located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs specialising in software development, particularly those with expertise in data management and publishing technologies. Businesses well-suited for this competition may include those that develop digital solutions for publishing or create software systems geared towards the maritime or data analytics sectors. Engaging in this tender could facilitate significant growth in the dynamic and essential field of maritime navigation support services.

## Notice

The scope of this tender is to support systems used to manage data and create required outputs to produce paper and digital publications. Also, the development of new improved systems to deliver improved publication information to the mariner and provide the opportunity to exploit the data value for non-navigational purposes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08878c7f-ecfe-4679-829e-6e6ff2d52120 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2020 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE (UKHO) |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72212100 - Industry specific software development services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2020 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08878c7f-ecfe-4679-829e-6e6ff2d52120

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08878c7f-ecfe-4679-829e-6e6ff2d52120
  20th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=517278225
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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