---
title: "Publications Support and Development 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a577"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05a577.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Publications Support and Development 2026

Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a577

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## Summary

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has concluded a procurement process for its "Publications Support and Development 2026" project. Located in Taunton, the UKHO sought strategic partnership for supporting and developing its publications, vital for maritime safety. The procurement was conducted through a selective, competitive flexible procedure, primarily focused on IT services, including consulting and software development. The contract, scheduled to start on 12th May 2026, spans three years with potential extensions up to five years. The total contract value reached £12.6 million GBP, awarded to Chersoft Limited, with a procurement stage currently marked as 'Award' after completion on 28th April 2026.

This tender presents ample opportunities for companies specialising in IT and consulting services, particularly those with expertise in maritime and defence sectors. Businesses that offer software engineering, cloud infrastructure, data integration, and security services may have the best prospects. The contract emphasises user-centric product development with an ongoing commitment to maritime safety standards, offering a significant growth opportunity for large-scale enterprises and SMEs. The regions covered include various locations across the United Kingdom, thus providing potential geographic expansion for service providers. This procurement process has shown to be particularly advantageous for Chersoft Limited, capturing the contract under favourable terms and renewing partnership prospects with the UKHO.

## Notice

A strategic partner to provide the services of support and development for the UKHO's publications products and services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Authority retains the right to extend for up to 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038800-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2026 - 11 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £11,500,000 |
| Lots value | £11,500,000 |
| Awards value | £10,500,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHERSOFT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 15:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038800-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061646-2025
- 1 Oct 2025 at 08:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061134-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038800-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061646-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061134-2025
  1st October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chersoft.com
- https://netcompany.com/
- https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3876TGH827
- https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-Taunton:-IT-services:-consulting%2C-software-development%2C-Internet-and-support./3876TGH827
- https://www.cgi.com/uk/en-gb
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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