BSC Charts Market Engagement Survey

Provision of digital and paper navigational charts, publications, weekly updates and 24/7 technical support for maritime vessel fleets.

• Provision of ENCs covering the United Kingdom Territorial Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, and the near continent as required
• Provision of Digital Navigation Publications covering the United Kingdom Territorial Waters, Exclusive Economic Zone, and the near continent as required
• Provision of paper charts and publications as required, whilst still supported by the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office
• Provision of weekly updates for all products, including tracings and T&Ps for paper charts
• 24/7/365 support direct to crews for short notice provision of ENCs and Digital Publications when required for emergent operations
• 24/7/365 support for technical issues with any software or hardware provided under this contract

Terms and requirements

Contract type

Goods contract

Initial term

36 months

Extensions

12 months + 12 months

Longest it can run

60 months

Contract dates

29 April 2027 to 28 April 2030

Certifications asked for

None stated

Lots

1

Suitable for SMEs

Yes

Category

Goods

CPV codes

34933000, 34511100

Services in this tender

• Marine navigation equipment, charts and publicationsMain service£197k typicalElectronic and paper nautical charts and navigation publications with updates for patrol fleet

Lifecycle

1. Published
   13 October 2026
2. Deadline for bidsClosed
   23 October 2026
3. Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
4. Contract starts
   29 April 2027