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title: "Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO"
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buyer: "UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
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# Translations and Interpreting Services for the UKHO

Buyer: UNITED KINGDOM HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee4786dd-649d-4286-a031-5e85000b8df8

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office is seeking bids for "Translations and Interpreting Services" in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender is part of an open procurement process, currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 30 June 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 16 October 2020 and will last for three years, with an option for a one-year extension. The relevant industry category is Translation services, with an emphasis on providing essential services to support the UKHO's operational needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in translation and interpreting services. Businesses with expertise in multilingual communication, particularly those familiar with technical or nautical terminology, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract could lead to stable revenue streams over the three-year duration, plus potential extensions, bolstering market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

This is for the provision of Translations and Interpreting Services for the UK Hydrographic Office. This is a 3 year Contract with an option to extend by up to a further year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bf72c1-1d3f-4b1e-b5e3-94936c15cecb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2020 - 15 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79530000 - Translation services

## Release History

- 24 May 2020 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bf72c1-1d3f-4b1e-b5e3-94936c15cecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40bf72c1-1d3f-4b1e-b5e3-94936c15cecb
  24th May 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Translation-services./N545S2V48P
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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