--- title: "Third Party Chart Production Support 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE" published: "2025-08-22" --- # Third Party Chart Production Support 2026 Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0526a3.json) ## Summary The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government authority, is planning a procurement process titled "Third Party Chart Production Support 2026" aimed at providing operational chart production support. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting miscellaneous water transport support services. The process is in the planning stage with a tender period set to close on 8th December 2025. The procurement will be managed via an open procedure with submissions accepted electronically through the Delta E-sourcing Platform. The procurement will affect multiple regions across the United Kingdom, and the contract period is anticipated to start on 1st May 2026, lasting for three years with possible extensions up to 2031. Key enquiry and award period deadlines are set for 24th October 2025, and 30th January 2026 respectively. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in water transport support services, with a substantial value of up to £9.6 million available over its initial term. Companies with expertise in geographic information systems, marine cartography, and related services will find this contract particularly attractive. The open procurement method facilitates wide competition, encouraging various businesses to participate, especially those capable of handling large-scale and ongoing operations across multiple UK regions. Engaging in such government contracts can enhance a company's reputation, diversify its service offerings, and secure long-term revenue. ## Notice The UKHO requires support for its operational chart production from May 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: 3 year initial term with 2 x 1 year optional extensions ### Planning Information The UKHO has undertaken desktop market research of suppliers who can undertake the requirements of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050846-2025 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2025 | | Future notice date | 6 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,000,000 | | Lots value | £8,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63726000 - Miscellaneous water transport support services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2025 at 11:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050846-2025 - 22 Aug 2025 at 10:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050833-2025 - 27 May 2025 at 09:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027603-2025 - 27 May 2025 at 09:12 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027602-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050846-2025 22nd August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050833-2025 22nd August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027603-2025 27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027602-2025 27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login?service=https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/j_spring_cas_security_check;jsessionid=C986ED8F5315358CC84A8139831F0097 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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