---
title: "UKHO Book Publications 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05589a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2026-02-05"
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# UKHO Book Publications 2026

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05589a

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has recently completed a procurement process for its "UKHO Book Publications 2026" project, focusing on printing services for both hard and soft case publications. The open procedure was utilised for this procurement, indicative of its transparent and competitive nature. Taking place across a broad regional scope in the United Kingdom, this particular process has now reached the award stage as of 5th February 2026. The procurement aims to deliver the required services from 2nd March 2026 until 28th February 2028, with potential extensions until 2031. This contract process was significant, having attracted seven bids, with Hobbs The Printers Limited and Paragon Customer Communications (London) Limited identified as key suppliers.

This tender represents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the printing and related services industry, valued at £2,760,000 gross. Companies specializing in large-scale printing projects, with capabilities to handle both complex hard case and soft case publications, would find this tender particularly relevant. The contract not only boosts their portfolio but also provides a stable revenue stream over several years with the possibility of renewal based on business needs. SMEs, as evidenced by the high number of bids from smaller enterprises, can particularly benefit from such opportunities, with five of the final stage bids coming from SMEs. Firms with robust quality assurance and technical compliance processes, as well as a strong understanding of social value contributions, will be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Provision of printing services for Hard and Soft case publications

### Planning Information

Questionnaire to be issued to interested suppliers, with a possibility of a virtual meeting to discuss the requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010403-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,600,000 |
| Lots value | £4,600,000 |
| Awards value | £2,300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | HOBBS THE PRINTERS; PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010403-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058143-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 15:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037239-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010403-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058143-2025
  19th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037239-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hobbs.uk.com
- https://uk.paragon.world/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/7F87HS95CU
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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