---
title: "Book publications and finishing services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0526a8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-27"
---

# Book publications and finishing services

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0526a8

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, located in Taunton, is planning a procurement process concerning the provision of book publications and finishing services. This procurement is categorised under 'Printing and related services' and is to be conducted through an open procedure, with the legal basis rooted in the 2023/54 UK legislation. As of 27th May 2025, the process is underway at the planning stage, with the tender documented in a planned procurement notice. Businesses interested in this opportunity should be prepared for the future notice date on 1st August 2025, and the contract period spans from 1st March 2026 to 28th February 2030. The projected gross contract value is £5.4 million, with a net amount of £4.5 million, targeted towards services above the procurement threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and related services, particularly those offering publication and finishing capabilities. With a planned contract period extending over four years, it offers a stable growth path for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they have suitability in the procurement process. By engaging in this contract, businesses can expand their footprint in public-sector procurement and benefit from long-term revenue streams. Given its open procurement method, the tender is accessible to all qualifying businesses, facilitating competitive entry into the central government market associated with the UK Hydrographic Office.

## Notice

Provision of book publications and finishing services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027608-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 09:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027608-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027608-2025
  27th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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