AwardedAwarded 28 April 2026

Publications Support and Development 2026

UK Hydrographic Office · Central government

In brief

UK Hydrographic Office awarded IT and software work to Chersoft Limited on 28 April 2026.

The notice gives a value of £11,500,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 62 months, up to 122 months with extensions, starting 1 February 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

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

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Chersoft Limited (SME)
3 bids received
£10,500,000
Awarded 28 April 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061134-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 061646-2025
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 038800-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

34

Awards

19

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  5. Maiden Erlegh Trust - Mobile Device Scheme

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From notice 061134-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 1 October 2025, last updated 28 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.