--- title: "Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE" published: "2026-05-21" --- # Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting Buyer: UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069e7f.json) ## Summary The UK Hydrographic Office, a public authority within the central government, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Storage, Fulfilment and Worldwide Freighting." This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting storage and warehousing services. Located in Taunton, United Kingdom (region UKK23), the tender is valued at £3,500,000. The process involves desktop research and supplier engagement, with virtual meetings offered to interested parties. The procurement operation extends from March 2027 to March 2031, with crucial preliminary market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 5th June 2026. This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses operating in logistics, storage, and supply chain management to expand their operations. Companies with expertise in stock management and fulfilment, particularly those experienced in secure storage and international distribution, will find this project a favourable opportunity. With the requirement for a framework agreement and the need for a sophisticated front-end system for order reporting, businesses that can provide comprehensive logistics solutions are well-positioned to benefit. Moreover, those capable of delivering efficient rush-order services and handling customs documentation for a worldwide clientele could secure significant growth potential through this contract. ## Notice Storage, fulfilment and worldwide freighting of our Nautical Book Publications, comprising of: Stock management and handling *Receive stock deliveries from multiple print suppliers. *Securely store approximately 450-500 unstacked pallets of publications. *Maintain accurate stock records through a front-end system that provides live reporting on stock holdings. Fulfilment objectives *Daily orders will be provided by the Authority via email as XML files, with one XML file per order. Order quantities may be as low as a single item. *Orders must be packed in bespoke cartons with a maximum weight of 30kg and sealed using the Authority's branded packing tape. Each consignment must include a branded packing list detailing the items ordered. *Items are predominantly A4 book publications. Other fulfilled items include A4 ring binders, A2 spiral-bound catalogues, and similar items of the same size or smaller. *Where required, customs documentation must be issued directly to customers by email. *Provide a front-end system capable of reporting on orders in hand and orders despatched, with tracking details available to support progress visibility. Delivery *Orders must be fully traceable, with customs documentation completed where required to support global distribution. *A supplementary rush-order service is required to provide same-day despatch for orders received before midday, on an occasional basis. *Standard delivery options, selected according to customer requirements at the point of order, are as follows: oBritish Forces Post Office - orders allocated to HM Ships and other recipients via their unique BFPO number. oExpress courier - same-day despatch with worldwide coverage. oCollect - customers may appoint their own agents to collect from the premises from the next working day. The contractor must provide a release note to the customer by email during fulfilment, to be exchanged for the goods on collection. oEx works - customers manage their own arrangements with the contractor for onward delivery by land, air, or sea, according to their requirements. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Storage-and-warehousing-services./SXV8NE64DA To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SXV8NE64DA ### Planning Information Desktop research and engaging with the suppliers identified as a result Offering virtual meetings on a one to one basis to any interested potential supplier ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046811-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Mar 2027 - 20 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLK23 Somerset CC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63120000 - Storage and warehousing services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 08:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046811-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046811-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/SXV8NE64DA - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Storage-and-warehousing-services./SXV8NE64DA - 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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