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BSC Charts Market Engagement Survey

Issued by Home Office · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
13 Oct 2026
Value
GBP 660,000
Reference
P_19006
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
goods

At a glance

Home Office in United Kingdom has published a request for information in defence & security: “BSC Charts Market Engagement Survey”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 660,000. Quote reference P_19006 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 18 notices from this buyer since 2026, 14 of them currently open. There are 69 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

Details

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/

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