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Publications Support and Development 2026

UK Hydrographic Office

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: UK Hydrographic Office

Buyer Address: Admiralty Way, Taunton, UKK23, TA1 2DN, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Tara Stone

Contact Email: Tara.Stone@ukho.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
11500000.0 GBP
Gross: 13800000.0 GBP
Published
02 Oct 2025, 11:05
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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. To view this notice, please click here: https://ukho.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=984222548

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061646-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 11,500,000.00

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 13,800,000.00

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2031-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Weightings to be provided at tender stage. For participation, all criteria's must be met. (100%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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