Award

LTO Tape Media

MET OFFICE

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Award

27 Nov 2025 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "LTO Tape Media" was conducted by the Met Office, situated in Exeter, England. This tender focused on the supply of 1,000 LTO7 Tape Cartridges and belonged to the industry category of "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies". The location for delivery was specified as the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement employed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement and culminated in the award stage, with the contract's commencement noted on 28th October 2025 and completion on 30th November 2025. The total contract value was GBP 34,490, and the award was published on 27th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in office and computing equipment supplies, particularly large companies capable of fulfilling bulk orders, like IT providers or distributors. Although the procurement did not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs, businesses in the computing supplies sector should explore similar future procurements sponsored by the Met Office or similar public bodies, as these can provide substantial contracts that contribute to business growth and enhanced sector credibility.

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Notice Title

LTO Tape Media

Notice Description

Provision of LTO7 Tape Cartridges x 1000

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-007eae0a-62df-4ffc-b4a9-0768d77eb603
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5db1b45-e12a-4c42-b52e-8caed7f11c41
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,490 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,490 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
28 Oct 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMPLETE IT SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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