---
title: "Physical and Electronic Inspection"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058ce3"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2025-08-22"
---

# Physical and Electronic Inspection

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058ce3

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office, a central government public authority located in Taunton, has completed its procurement process for "Physical and Electronic Inspection" services through a direct procurement method below the threshold and without competition. The process commenced with a tender and culminated with the award and signing of the contract on 23rd July 2025, which is set to remain active until 31st October 2025. The contract, valued at £61,258.19 excluding VAT, involves delivery across multiple regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically building-inspection services, and the awarded supplier is FCDO Services, a large-scale enterprise based in Milton Keynes.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialised in building inspection and electronic services. Although this specific contract was secured directly, businesses within these sectors could leverage insights from such government contracts to enhance their service offerings and increase competitiveness. The contract's wide geographic coverage across the UK signals potential demand for inspection and related services, indicating favourable expansion prospects for similar businesses ready to deliver in multiple locations. Companies with capabilities to meet central government requirements in public services, even beyond direct awards, may find themselves well-positioned to pursue future opportunities arising from similar contracts.

## Notice

Services required to complete a Physical and Electronic Inspection

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050883-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,258 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCDO SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71315400 - Building-inspection services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 12:24 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050883-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050883-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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