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Planned procurement · Notice 096392-2026

BSC Charts Market Engagement Survey

Home Office

Value
£660k
Stage
Early notice
Where
UK-wide
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
29 Apr 2027 – 28 Apr 2030

In plain English

The Home Office's Border Security Command is reaching out to the market to prepare for a future contract supplying electronic and paper nautical charts, digital navigation publications and 24/7 support for its fleet of 4 Cutters and 6 Coastal Patrol Vessels. The planned deal would run for three years from 29 April 2027, with the option of two further one-year extensions, and is estimated at £660,000.

Good fit for: Marine chart, navigation data or hydrographic publication suppliers with round-the-clock technical support capability.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Not open for bids yet - this is market research The full requirement will be shared in a further market engagement ahead of the Tender stage.
  • Must provide round-the-clock emergency and technical support 24/7/365 support direct to crews for short notice provision of ENCs and Digital Publications when required for emergent operations.
  • Must register on the Home Office eSourcing Portal the tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

The Border Security Command (BSC) have a requirement for chart provisions for their Cutter and Coastal Patrol Vessel fleet. It is likely that the Statement of Requirements (SOR) will include works spread across the following key areas for 4 Cutters and 6 CPVs over a three (3) year period, with the option of two 1-year extensions. They are: a. Provision of ENCs covering the United Kingdom Territorial Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, and the near continent as required. b. Provision of Digital Navigation Publications covering the United Kingdom Territorial Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, and the near continent as required. c. Provision of paper charts and publications as required, whilst still supported by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office. d. Provision of weekly updates for all products, including tracings and T&Ps for paper charts. e. 24/7/365 support direct to crews for short notice provision of ENCs and Digital Publications when required for emergent operations. f. 24/7/365 support for technical issues with any software or hardware provided under this contract. The full requirement will be shared in a further market engagement ahead of the Tender stage. The details for the procurement are subject to change following feedback from this market engagement, including start and end dates. Please note, the tender opportunity will be issued via the Home Office eSourcing Portal and bidders must therefore ensure they have registered: https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/

Procedure: not stated. Published 13 Oct 2026.

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