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UK Hydrographic Office: Publications Support and Development 2026

  UK Hydrographic Office has published this notice through Delta eSourcing

Notice Summary
Title: Publications Support and Development 2026
Notice type: UK4: Tender notice
Authority: UK Hydrographic Office
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Competitive flexible procedure
Short Description: The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) are seeking a strategic partner to deliver the ongoing support, maintenance and development of our publications. The appointed partner is also required to be able to provide consultative services to collaboratively deliver the user centric products and services that fall under this contract, many of which are vital to Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS). Essential skills and experience include areas such as software engineering, cloud & infrastructure, Data and Integration, Security and Quality Assurance along with UX, maritime and defence experience is critical. The contract will be for 5 years with the ability to extend.
Published: 02/10/2025 11:07
UK4: Tender notice Published 02/10/2025

Publications Support and Development 2026


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

UK Hydrographic Office


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PZZG-9616-WGXT


Address:


Admiralty Way
Taunton
TA1 2DN
UK


Contact name:

Tara Stone


Email:

Tara.Stone@ukho.gov.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

www.ukho.gov.uk


Organisation type:

MINISTRY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Competitive flexible procedure


Dynamic market OCID:

Not provided


Competitive flexible procedure description:

Participation
Tender



Preliminary market engagement conducted:

No


Dynamic market:

No


Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

Publications Support and Development 2026


Reference number:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) are seeking a strategic partner to deliver the ongoing support, maintenance and development of our publications. The appointed partner is also required to be able to provide consultative services to collaboratively deliver the user centric products and services that fall under this contract, many of which are vital to Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS). Essential skills and experience include areas such as software engineering, cloud & infrastructure, Data and Integration, Security and Quality Assurance along with UX, maritime and defence experience is critical. The contract will be for 5 years with the ability to extend.
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https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984222548





Total value (estimated):


GBP 11,500,000 excluding VAT

GBP 13,800,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided





Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes




Contract dates (estimated):

01/02/2026 to 31/03/2031


CPV classifications:


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



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

31/03/2036


Delivery regions:


Not provided


Award criteria:


Name: Weightings to be provided at tender stage. For participation, all criteria's must be met. / Weighting: 100




Technical ability conditions of participation:

Supplier must be able to provide SC cleared Staff
The supplier must have Maritime and Defence Experience
The supplier must have experience in the skills and expertise in the areas outlined within the questionnaire.




Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

21/10/2025 Time: 13:00


Deadline for requests to participate:

22/10/2025 Time: 17:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3876TGH827


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

05/01/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

Not provided


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

No


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided